Baked Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin 

Source: iChef

Yield: 6 servings 

Ingredients
1 qt Brussels sprouts 
2 tb Butter 
1/2 c Green onions, chopped 
1 tb Flour 
1/2 sl Bacon 
1 1/2 ts Garlic, chopped 
1 1/2 ts Parsley, chopped 
1 c Water, reserved from cooking 
1/2 ts Salt 
1/8 Pepper 
1/2 c Cheddar cheese, grated 
2 1/2 tb Bread crumbs 

Preheat oven 325 F. Wash and "x" bottom of brussels sprouts. Place in boiling water, enough to cover. Boil and simmer 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and reserve 1 c hot liquid. Melt butter in sm skillet. Add green onions and saute 3 minutes. Stir in flour and cook until flour is dissolved, 3 minutes. Add bacon, garlic and parsley. Cook 3 minutes more. Pour in reserved water. Add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened to consistency of heavy cream Remove bacon from sauce. Place sprouts base down in a buttered casserole. Pour sauce over. Top with grated cheese then breadcrumbs. Bake 30 minutes or until top is browned.