Brussel Sprouts in Cheese Sauce

Ingredients:

1 pound Supreme Cuts Brussels Sprouts (trimmed)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk, warmed
¼ cup shredded cheddar
½  teaspoon salt
¼  teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼  teaspoon ground nutmeg
A pinch of cayenne

 

 

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place brussel sprouts in saucepan with enough water to cover. Add juice. Simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes, until tender. Drain. Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan. Stir in flour; cook 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk; cook, whisking, until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese, salt, pepper, nutmeg and cayenne. Transfer brussels sprouts to a 1 quart casserole. Pour sauce over top. Bake in for 20 minutes or until heated through.