Brussels Sprouts In Cheese Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

Ingredients

1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup milk, warmed

1/2 cup shredded cheddar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Pinch red pepper flakes

Preparation

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Place Brussels sprouts in saucepan with enough water to cover. Add juice. Simmer, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes, until tender. Drain.

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. Stir in cheese, salt, pepper, nutmeg and red pepper flakes.

Transfer Brussels sprouts to a 1-quart casserole. Pour sauce over top. Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through.