Bacon Brussels Sprout Noodle Bake

Bacon and Brussels sprouts with noodles, cheesy sauce, and crispy shallots are the perfect combination for a cold day. A recipe loaded with flavor and warmth!

Ingredients

12 ozNo Yolks® Extra Broad Noodles
1 lbshredded Brussels Sprouts
4 slicesbacon
3 Tbspsbutter
3 Tbspsflour
1 cupmilk
1 1/2 cupsshredded Gruyere
1 cupvegetable oil
2shallots, thinly sliced
freshly ground black pepper
coarse salt

Directions

  1. Prepare noodles according to package directions.  Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain, then chop and transfer to a large bowl.
  3. Add shredded brussels sprouts to skillet and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to bowl with bacon. Add noodles to bowl.
  4. Make cheese sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and cook through, 1 minute. Whisk in milk and let simmer. Remove from heat and add cheese, stirring until combined. Pour cheese sauce over noodles and toss to combine. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
  5. Make crispy shallots:  In same skillet, heat oil and shallots over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until golden and crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  6. Top with crispy shallots and bake until bubbly and golden, 20 minutes.