Brussels Sprouts & Bacon

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Cook bacon in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat 6-10 minutes or until crisp.
3. 3
   Remove bacon to paper towel-lined plate.
4. 4
   Turn off pan heat.
5. 5
   Place French fried onions into pan with bacon drippings; toss until well coated.
6. 6
   Chop bacon.
7. 7
   Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.
8. 8
   Add onion, garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1-2 minutes or until onions begin to soften.
9. 9
   Add flour; cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.
10. 10
    Whisk in chicken broth, 1/2 cup at a time, until mixture just comes to a boil.
11. 11
    Add cheese; cook, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
12. 12
    Add Brussels sprouts and chopped bacon to sauce; toss to coat.
13. 13
    Pour mixture into ungreased 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
14. 14
    Cover with aluminum foil; bake 20 minutes.
15. 15
    Remove foil; stir.
16. 16
    Top with French fried onions.
17. 17
    Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until sauce is bubbly around edges.