Brussels Sprouts without greens

1 pound Brussels sprouts, cleaned and trimmed 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces salt and ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup bread[...]

1 tablespoon salt 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise 2 tablespoons olive oil sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 4 slices[...]