Description
Transform your vegetable game with these Easy Cheesy Brussels Sprouts! This delightful dish features tender Brussels sprouts enveloped in a creamy cheese sauce with a hint of honey Dijon mustard, making it an irresistible side that even veggie skeptics will love. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, these cheesy sprouts are baked to golden perfection and topped with crispy bacon for added crunch. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, this recipe is sure to impress guests at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb. Brussels sprouts
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tsp. honey Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 and 1/2 cups shredded Old Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Brussels sprouts by trimming the ends and removing loose leaves.
- Boil salted water in a large saucepan, add the Brussels sprouts, and cook for 10–12 minutes until tender. Drain well.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in flour for about 1.5 minutes.
- Gradually add milk while whisking constantly; cook until thickened (about 5 minutes). Mix in honey Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in half a cup of shredded cheese until melted, then gently combine with the cooked Brussels sprouts.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake at 375°F for about 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (160g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg