Brussels Sprouts with Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

• 0.8 pound brussels sprouts fresh
• 2 teaspoons flour all-purpose
• 1.5 teaspoons butter reduced-calorie
• 1 Dash mustard dry
• 0.3 cup skim milk 
• 0.8 ounce process swiss cheese low-fat cut into strips
• 0.8 cup water 

Equipment

• sauce pan
• knife

Directions

1. Wash brussels sprouts thoroughly, and remove discolored leaves. Using a sharp knife, cut off stem ends, and cut a shallow X in bottom of each sprout. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add brussels sprouts. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes or until brussels sprouts are tender.
2. Drain and keep warm.
3. Melt margarine in a small heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
4. Add cheese and mustard, stirring until cheese melts. Spoon sauce over warm brussels sprouts.