Brussels Sprouts in Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk, warmed
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Pinch cayenne

Directions

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 cayenne.

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