Brussels Sprouts in Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 1 pound brussels sprouts trimmed
• 1 pinch cayenne 
• 2 tablespoons flour all-purpose
• 0.3 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
• 1 tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
• 1 cup milk warmed
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 0.3 cup cheddar shredded
• 2 tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

• sauce pan
• oven
• whisk

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Place Brussels sprouts in saucepan with enough water to cover.
3. Add juice. Simmer, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes, until tender.
4. Drain.
5. 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.
6. Transfer Brussels sprouts to a 1-quart casserole.
7. Pour sauce over top.
8. Bake in for 20 minutes or until heated through.