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Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Covered in Melted Gorgonzola

[heart_this] · Nov 13, 2009 · 32 Comments

Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Covered in Melted Gorgonzola

While I was enjoying the brussels sprouts with bacon, cranberries and pecans that I recently made, I thought that they would be even better with some crumbled blue cheese. Since I did not have any blue cheese on hand at the time I filed the idea away for later. When I had more time to think about it, I thought that instead of just having chunks of blue cheese with the brussels sprouts, why not use a softer blue cheese like gorgonzola dolce and let it melt completely? That way the yummy, creamy, melted gorgonzola-y goodness would completely cover the brussels sprouts! I just had to try it!
When I was thinking of sides for my bacon wrapped maple roast pork there was no question that creamy gorgonzola covered brussels sprouts would be included. In the end I decided that I wanted to more completely enjoy the gorgonzola and brussels sprouts flavour combo so I decided to drop the distractions of the cranberries and walnuts but you can’t go wrong with bacon so that stayed in. The creamy melted gorgonzola covered brussels sprouts were so good! Each bite met you with the tangy gorgonzola followed by the natural sweetness and juiciness of the brussels sprouts which cut through the creamy gorgonzola perfectly refreshing your palette readying you to enjoy your next bite of perfection. The creamy, tangy and salty bacon and gorgonzola brussels sprouts went nicely with the sweet maple roasted acorn squash and the roast pork rounding off one amazing meal!

Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Covered in Melted Gorgonzola

Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Covered in Melted Gorgonzola

Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 2 slices bacon (cut into 1/2 inch slices)
  • 1 pound brussels sprouts (cleaned, quartered, blanched and drained)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup gorgonzola dolce (crumbled)
directions
  1. Cook the bacon in a pan and set aside reserving 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease.
  2. Add the brussels sprouts to the pan, season with salt and pepper and saute for a minute.
  3. Remove from heat and mix in the gorgonzola.
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Comments

  1. Diana says

    November 14, 2009 at 1:25 am

    I'm not a blue cheese fan, but this sounds like a good way to prepare brussel sprouts.

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  2. Amy says

    November 14, 2009 at 1:30 am

    Anything with bacon always catches my attention. And I happen to love brussels sprouts and gorgonzola (the stinkier the cheese, the better), so this side is right up my alley. Putting on the to-try list.

    Reply
  3. Mary Ellen says

    November 14, 2009 at 2:29 am

    Yum! I love Brussels sprouts and bacon and gorgonzola – what a great recipe!

    Reply
  4. tamilyn says

    November 14, 2009 at 2:44 am

    How can you not weigh 300 pounds? I'm not a fan of sprouts but these look pretty good!

    Reply
  5. Jenn says

    November 14, 2009 at 3:11 am

    Hello, bacon and brussels sprouts. Nice little change with the gorgonzola. ;-D

    Reply
  6. NicNacManiac says

    November 14, 2009 at 3:17 am

    This is a feast for the eyes…I'll bet it tastes fabulous as well. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe with us!

    Reply
  7. Kim says

    November 14, 2009 at 3:50 am

    Hmmm even yummy bacon cannot cover the taste of brussel sprouts & gorgonzola…bleck, but I think hubby would love it 🙂

    Reply
  8. Linda says

    November 14, 2009 at 3:50 am

    Oh. My. Gosh!!

    These will be eaten over and over again in my house. We are brand new brussels sprout lovers. (Don't know why we thought they were icky all these years!)

    Thanks, Kevin.

    Reply
  9. BigSrisfood says

    November 14, 2009 at 4:24 am

    Brussels Sprouts with bacon sounds fantastic, Kevin. Will have to try that sometime.

    When I prepare Brussels sprouts, I like to do it with a little Italian and Indian touch mixing EVOO and garlic with some Indian spices.

    Reply
  10. ♥peachkins♥ says

    November 14, 2009 at 4:35 am

    wow..cheesey goodness

    Reply
  11. Deborah says

    November 14, 2009 at 4:36 am

    I've had Brussels sprouts with bacon before, but never gongonzola. What a great addition.

    Reply
  12. Nina Timm says

    November 14, 2009 at 5:08 am

    I see you also keep the brussel sprouts still crisp and only slightly cooked!!!Most people cook them to death and then wonder why the heck does my family not like it?? With bacon AND gorgonzola……gosh Kevin, it must have been so divine!!!

    Reply
  13. screwdestiny says

    November 14, 2009 at 5:17 am

    You know, it's a good thing I don't actually make all the recipes you post, because I would probably gain a ton of weight. Everything looks so sinfully delicious!

    Reply
  14. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    November 14, 2009 at 8:50 am

    A splendid dish! Gotto love Brussel sprouts! Very original too…

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  15. eldivenlerim says

    November 14, 2009 at 9:59 am

    this salad looks very delicious…..

    Reply
  16. pigpigscorner says

    November 14, 2009 at 12:29 pm

    wow looks great with the melted cheese!

    Reply
  17. Joanne says

    November 14, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    Most things taste better with gorgonzola, in my opinion! And I actually love brussels sprouts either way so this is a double winner for me.

    Reply
  18. Chris says

    November 14, 2009 at 1:45 pm

    Great combinations, but how can you go wrong with bacon and gorgonzola?

    Reply
  19. Anonymous says

    November 14, 2009 at 3:32 pm

    Holy cow Kevin!!! I've been following your blog for a few weeks, and I'm so impressed (and drooling) over your photos and recipes!!! I love brussel sprouts, but had no clue how to fancy them up! Great idea about the Gorgonzola! I love it! I just moved from quebec to P.E.I. and I found a farm last month that sold brussel sprout trees for $2. After removing them, blanching and freezing, I have a few months supply. I'm totally getting these ingredients, thanks!!!!
    🙂

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  20. pastry studio says

    November 14, 2009 at 3:54 pm

    It's great to know that there are other brussels sprouts fans out there. I've been making your other recipes and they are all really delicious. This new one is definitely on my to do list. Keep them coming!

    Reply
  21. Elra says

    November 14, 2009 at 4:00 pm

    First, I though that, okay this is classic and I always make it in the same manner. But then, I realize that you made the more interesting and delicious one by adding gorgonzola. Will steal your idea.

    Reply
  22. teresa says

    November 14, 2009 at 4:33 pm

    oh my goodness, i might whip this up one of these days and call it lunch!

    Reply
  23. Sandy Smith says

    November 14, 2009 at 5:48 pm

    Three foods I never need an excuse to eat are Brussels sprouts, blue cheese, and bacon ~ love them all, independently. What a brilliant stroke to put them together! Nicely done ~ can't wait to give this a try!

    Reply
  24. Patsyk says

    November 14, 2009 at 6:39 pm

    bacon and gorgonzola has to take the Brussels sprouts to a whole new level… total YUM!

    Reply
  25. EAT! says

    November 14, 2009 at 7:11 pm

    It must be the season for Brussels sprouts. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    A savory Brussels sprouts side dish sounds delicious.

    Reply
  26. Catherine says

    November 14, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    Wow Kevin, this looks so good! Now I'm in the mood for Brussels Sprouts! Happy Blogging! 🙂

    Reply
  27. Anonymous says

    November 16, 2009 at 9:47 pm

    This looks delish! I want to try it! I am always thinking of ways to use brussel sprouts.

    Reply
  28. Spryte says

    November 17, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    I LOVE brussels sprouts and those sound amazing!

    I'll definitely be giving this a try!

    Reply
  29. Amy says

    November 22, 2009 at 5:03 am

    OMG…I have a stalk of brussels sprouts in the fridge and was wondering what to do with it.

    Reply
  30. Melissa says

    February 16, 2010 at 12:22 am

    Wowwwww. I made this but added caramelized onions and used a good quality blue cheese dressing. Addicting!! Thank you!

    Reply
  31. Anonymous says

    November 22, 2012 at 12:37 am

    good, but I'd suggest not adding extra salt.

    Reply
  32. Jo El says

    August 4, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    Last night we made THIS for my weekly dinner with my parents. It was SUCH a HIT!!! People were getting seconds and thirds—for BRUSSELS Sprouts!!! I could barely believe it. We still have some leftover and I'm excited about eating the leftovers tonight…Is that weird? Yeah, it's weird!

    Reply

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