Brussel Sprout Bacon Casserole

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Ingredients

1 pound brussel sprouts,outer leaves removed

1 pkg bacon

1 cube butter cut into slices

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp ground pepper

1 cup heavy cream

1.5 cups grated white cheddar cheese

1 cup (8oz) french fried onions

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

Butter a 9x13 baking dish

Fry & crumble bacon

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil 

Add the brussel sprouts and cook 9 minutes

Drain the brussel sprouts, cut off & discard stems, then cut each into quarters, and put into a large bowl

Stir in half of the fried onions

Stir in half the bacon 

Toss with the red pepper flakes, salt and pepper

Transfer to the baking dish

Pour the cream evenly over the top

Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top

Lay remaining fried onions over the top

Dot with the butter slices

Bake for 30 minutes

Sprinkle rest of bacon on top