Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Brussel Sprouts – Whitney Miller

Ingredients

• 18 large Brussels sprouts, stem ends trimmed and loose outer leaves discarded
• 4 ounces of cream cheese or goat cheese, at room temperature (I used cream cheese)
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 9 bacon slices, halved crosswise
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper