Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Normally, I’m less than a fan of Brussels sprouts, but then I found the wonder of butter caramelized sprouts and, well, hooked I am.  At the simplest, just saute your sprouts in butter until tender, with a light golden brown crunch on the bottoms.

Or we can get a little fancy.

Tools:

• Pan for roasting (9″x13″) works

Ingredients:

• 4 cups Brussels sprouts in bite sizes
• 1 stick (1/4 lb.) butter (not margarine), melted
• 2 tbsp. minced garlic
• 1/2 cup crumbled bacon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Mix butter and garlic in bottom of roasting pan,
3. Form a single layer of Brussels sprouts along the bottom of the pan
4. Sprinkle with the bacon crumbs.
5. Cover pan
6. Cook for 20-30 minutes, or until sprouts are soft
7. Uncover, stir, and reform single layer
8. Cook 5-10 minutes more

Makes ~ 4 servings