Ingredients
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1 1/2 lbs Brussel sprouts
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1/4 cup butter
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1/4 cup flour
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2 cups 2% milk
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4 oz crumbled blue cheese
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1/4 cup sliced almonds
Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the sprouts for 3 min., drain and put in a greased baking dish.
2
Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the flour. Whisk until smooth and then cook on low heat 3 min., stirring regularly. Whisk in the milk and raise heat to medium. Whisk until sauce thickens. Remove from heat
3
Crumble the cheese into the sauce. Stir until cheese melts and then season to taste with salt (in moderation) and pepper. Pour the sauce over the Brussels sprouts.
4
Sprinkle gratin with almonds. Bake 25 min., or until golden brown.
Tips
You can make the gratin through Step 3 one day in advance. Store covered in the fridge. Preheat oven to 350°F, sprinkle with almonds and bake until golden brown.
