How to Make Delicious Creamy Cheesy Brussels Sprouts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Brussels sprouts have a bad rap for being a bland and boring vegetable, but this recipe for Delicious Creamy Cheesy Brussels Sprouts will have you reconsidering their status in the kitchen. This dish is the perfect way to make Brussels sprouts the star of your dinner table, and it's so decadent and flavorful that even the pickiest eaters will be asking for seconds.

These Brussels sprouts are coated in a rich and creamy cheese sauce that elevates their flavor to a whole new level. The ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and scored
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 ½ cups processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), diced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring a saucepan of water to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and cook the sprouts for 10 minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water, and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and stir in the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook the mixture until it turns a slight tan color, about 1 minute; whisk in the milk. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the processed cheese until the cheese has melted and the sauce is thick and smooth. Transfer the Brussels sprouts into the sauce, stirring to coat.
  • Nutrition

    254 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 781mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 48mg
    • Calcium: 375mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 430mg