Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

I used to never like brussel sprouts.  They were always soggy and blech......I had to find a way to cook them so that my family would eat them.....bacon makes everything better, right? These are my brussel sprouts and I have actually turned one of my friends, who was a brussel sprout hater into a brussel sprout LOVER! Awesome feeling! :)

Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

2 lbs brussel sprouts (cut the ends off and cut in half)

1 lb bacon (cut into 1 inch chunks)

1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

2 tbsp Garlic Salt (I use Pappy's...it's the best, but if you don't have it, just use Garlic Salt)

Salt and Pepper to taste

Cook bacon until crispy over medium high heat. You need about 2 tbsp of the bacon grease, so you may need to drain the rest, depending on how fatty the bacon was.  Turn the heat down just a bit. To medium heat. Add brussel sprouts and stir to combine the bacon with the brussels.  Add garlic salt and pepper. Cover and let cook for 5 minutes. I let them cook for the first 5 minutes without stirring them.  This gives them a beautiful slight char that adds a lot of flavor. Check to see how cooked they are and if you want them to be softer, obviously, cook them longer. Also, add salt if needed. When you are ready to serve, sprinkle them with the parmesan!