BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH EGG NOODLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Trim ends of sprouts; cut small ones in half, large ones in quarters.
• Steam sprouts for 8-10 minutes or til ALMOST done. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat the butter and oil in a large skillet.
• Add onions and sautee until just beginning to brown. Turn heat to low.
• Mix in the garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt. Cook for one minute then add nutmeg.
• Add the sprouts to the onion mixture and combine gently.
• Turn off heat, cover pan, and let set while the egg noodles cook.
• When noodles are ALMOST done, drain.
• Fold the noodles into the brussel sprout mixture. Taste to adjust seasonings; you may need more salt. Pour into an 8 x 8 x 2" baking dish. Sprinkle on crumbs.
• Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes or until the top starts to lightly brown.
• * your choice of crumbs such as: panko, soft bread crumbs, matzo meal, crushed crackers, toasted bread crumbs, grated parm. cheese.