Description

This one skillet meal is a wonderful meal that can be on the table in about 30 minutes. It's full of melted cheese, crispy Brussels sprouts and salty bacon. Serve with a side salad, if desired.

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, from 1/3 lb., cut into 1 inch pieces
• 3/4 lb. Brussels sprouts, halved
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 c. warm water
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1/2 t. kosher salt
• 1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 t. crushed red pepper flakes
• 16 oz. freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, about 3 c.
• 24 oz. refrigerated cheese or spinach tortellini (not dry pasta)

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a very large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon for about 2 minutes; add Brussels sprouts; cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, until bacon is cooked through and Brussels sprouts have browned. Transfer the bacon and Brussels sprouts to a plate.
3. Remove bacon grease, leaving about 1 T. in the skillet. Place the skillet back over medium-high heat; add garlic to the skillet; cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Carefully pour 1/2 c. warm water into the hot skillet. Use a spatula to scrape up the brown bits.