Brussel Sprouts with Cheese Sauce

By hanley89

Ingredients

• 1 pound Brussel sprouts trimmed and cleaned. (If large, cut in half)
• 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Velveeta( cut into cubes)
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• Pinch cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat oven to 350
2. Place brussel sprouts in saucepan with enough water to cover, add lemon juice. Simmer uncovered 8-10 minutes until tender, drain
3.Meanwhile, melt butter in sauce pan. Stir in flour, cook 1-2 minutes. Gradually add milk, cook, whisking until sauce thickens about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese, salt, nutmeg, pepper and cayenne and whisk till smooth.
4. Add Brussel sprouts and cheese to 1 quart baking casserole dish, toss brussel sprouts with cheese.
5. Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through and bubbly
6. Serve