Brussels Sprouts in Cheese Sauce - Linda's File
By Lindae999
Great Comfort Food.
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time 35 minutes
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4.5/5
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed
- 1 TBSP fresh lemon juice
- 2 TBSPs unsalted butter
- 2 TBSPs all purpose flour
- 1 cup milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch cayenne
Preparation
Step 1
1) Heat oven to 350 degrees
2) Place Brussels sprouts in saucepan with enough water to cover. Add juice. Simmer, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes, until tender; drain.
3) Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan. Stir in flour; cook 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk; cook, whisking, until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
4) Stir in cheese, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne.
5) Transfer Brussels sprouts to a 1 quart casserole. Pour sauce over top. Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through.