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~~ An Elegant But Simple Little Appy or Side For Your Holiday Table~Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts~~

Last post 11-19-2008 5:04 AM by gratefulservant_AZ. 12 replies.
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  • 11-09-2008 7:31 AM

    ~~ An Elegant But Simple Little Appy or Side For Your Holiday Table~Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts~~

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     BACON WRAPPED BRUSSELS SPROUTS -Southern Living

    Yield

    Makes about 6 to 8 appetizer servings

    Ingredients

    • 10  bacon slices
    • 10  Brussels sprouts
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Creamy Mustard Sauce

    Preparation

    Preheat oven to 400°. Microwave bacon slices, in batches, between paper towels, at HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes. Cut slices in half crosswise. Cut Brussels sprouts in half lengthwise. Wrap 1 bacon piece around each Brussels sprout half; secure with a wooden pick. Place sprouts, cut sides down, on a lightly greased wire rack on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with pepper to taste. Bake at 400° for 20 to 25 minutes or until bacon is crisp and Brussels sprouts are tender. Serve with Creamy Mustard Sauce, if desired.

    Creamy Mustard Sauce: Stir together 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tsp. whole grain mustard, 1 tsp. brown sugar, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Makes 1/2 cup. Prep: 5 min.

     

    Southern Living, NOVEMBER 2008
     
     
    This arrived in my November Issue of Southern Living and caught my attention immediately .
    A blending of Crisp and Salty (Bacon) wrapped around one of my Favorite Vegetables -Served with a Creamy Sauce.
     
     
    I bet it looks very pretty on a Platter with the Sauce in the Center.
     
     
    Simple too. IMHO what's not to like. My only concern would be if I needed tp partially cook the sprouts in water first. I would try it as posted first though, since it does seem ample time to bake 1/2 of a Brussels Sprout and Impart the Bacon Flavor to it~ Alliea
     
     
     
     
     

  • 11-09-2008 7:59 AM In reply to

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    Wow, who would have thunk? How different, but very interesting. I'd love to give this one a try Alliea! Thank-you much!

    jb

  • 11-09-2008 8:02 AM In reply to

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    Alliea, This sounds wonderful, especially the creamy mustard sauce!

    NancyYes

  • 11-09-2008 8:02 AM In reply to

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    Yumm! These do sound good.  Forget them as an appetizer - I'd have to make more to serve with dinner!  The time frame does sound like they should cook through, especially since they are cut in half.  I love roasted brussels sprouts and the bacon is an added bonus.  Not sure if I'd par-boil the sprouts first for just a few minutes - I'm leaning toward par-boiling. 

     

    Thank you for posting the recipe, Alliea.  They sound fantastic!! 

     

    Suziee

  • 11-09-2008 8:20 AM In reply to

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    Wasabi Mayonnaise Dip -AvidcookGa

     1 cup mayonnaise

     4 teaspoons soy sauce

    1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

    2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

    2 teaspoons wasabi paste

     

      Whisk together mayonnaise, soy sauce, sugar, lemon juice, and wasabi paste until sugar is dissolved.  Serve asparagus with dip.

     

     

     

     

     

     I'd love to also serve Avidcook's dip that Jillie mentioned to me a little while ago. Maybe The Brussels, Asparugus and the 2 sauces/Dips. I think that would make a nice platter.~ Alliea

     

     

     

     

     This is really delicious! Even people who don't like asparagus ate it because they loved the dip so much. Next time I will serve this with lots of different raw veggies. (Avidcook)

     

     

     

    Asparagus with Wasabi Mayonnaise Dip 

    You can substitute wasabi powder for the wasabi paste in this recipe, but we find that the paste imparts a fresher flavor. Force the wasabi powder through a very fine sieve before using. (I use the wasabi paste.) 3 pounds thin to medium asparagus, trimmed 1 cup mayonnaise 4 teaspoons soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 2

     teaspoons fresh lemon juice

    2 teaspoons wasabi paste Blanch asparagus in 2 batches in a large saucepan of boiling salted water 1 minute. Transfer to a colander and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking. Drain well and pat dry. Whisk together mayonnaise, soy sauce, sugar, lemon juice, and wasabi paste until sugar is dissolved.  Serve asparagus with dip.

     

  • 11-09-2008 8:24 AM In reply to

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    Wow ~ It's a Home Run !~   and all bases were covered ~   Janie  ~ 




  • 11-09-2008 8:32 AM In reply to

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    I do love that dip Alliea, but I think your mustard sauce would be a better choice. I love the 2 combinations. (I have a side dish with the 2)

    Did I miss your review on Avidcook's recipe? Ain't it great!?

  • 11-09-2008 8:36 AM In reply to

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    I have not tried it yet Jillie But it sounded so wonderful. I am definitely not passing that one up.I think it can be very versatile.

     

    Janie- I am thinking Fried green Beans or Depos strings with the Wasabi also.

  • 11-09-2008 8:43 AM In reply to

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    Mmmmm.My grocery list is getting longer.You bad girl.Lol.
     Thanks Alliea.

    Waving to everyone.

     Rosie

  • 11-09-2008 8:44 AM In reply to

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    Sounds wonderful. My favorite veggie. Thanks Alliea.

    BJ


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  • 11-18-2008 3:54 PM In reply to

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    We had these with our dinner today, and they were delicious!  I had them ready in the morning, so at suppertime it was so easy to just put them in the oven.  This is a great recipe to make ahead.  There was some concern whether the sprouts should be par-boiled.  Well, they don't need to be.  I left them in the oven maybe for 30 minutes and they were just right.  Thanks for the recipe!

    carole

  • 11-18-2008 5:00 PM In reply to

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    Thanks for letting us know about the par boiling Carole-

    So glad you liked them .I like the fact that they can be prepared ahead of time too.

    Sprouts are definitely one of my Favorite Vegetables~Alliea

  • 11-19-2008 5:04 AM In reply to

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    yum!
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