English Roasted Brussels Sprouts in Cheese Sauce

"Brussels Sprouts sometimes get a bum wrap. If cooked correctly they have a lovely nutty flavor; Undercooking can make them bitter, overcooking makes them mushy. Roasting is a simple way to prepare them and gives them a nice crispy texture."
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Toss brussels sprouts in oil and salt and pepper and roast in a single layer on a baking sheet at 400 degress for 30-45 minute Shake pan occasionaly so sprouts will brown evenly.
  • Turn oven down to 350 degrees.
  • Melt butter in a skillet, stir in flour and let it bubble for about 1 min., whisk in milk ( or half and half) bring to a boil, then reduce to medium low heat and simmer 3-4 minute
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1 cups grated cheese & season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Butter a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish, sprinkle some of the bread crumbs on the bottom, add brussels sprouts, top with cheese sauce.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese and remaining breadcrumbs.
  • Bake uncovered 15-20 minute.

Questions & Replies

  1. can this be made the night before up to the "bake" part and then baked in the oven the day of the meal? want to do for xmas dinner but trying to prep all i can the day before
     
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Reviews

  1. wow this is so good and creamy. I used half and half cream cause I had to use it. I omitted the breadcrumbs cause I don't like breadcrumbs in gratin dish. Great recipe. Thanks BakinBaby :) Made for 123 hit wonders
     
  2. This was a nice and different way to enjoy Brussels sprouts. The cheesy creamy sauce was yummy. Thanks. Made for Newest Zaar tag game.
     
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