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Dipping Brussels Sprouts into sauce with a fork.
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Brussels Sprouts Sauce

Make the best Brussels Sprouts Sauce in 15 minutes. Silky, cheesy, and bright with lemon. Perfect for roasted or steamed Brussels and other veggies.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheese sauce, Sauce
Servings: 6
Calories: 159kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup cheese shredded (we used sharp cheddar)
  • juice of 1/2 lemon or to taste

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan with the garlic over medium heat.
    Saucepan with butter and garlic. Whisk on the side.
  • Reduce heat to low and whisk in flour bringing the mixture to a light simmer.
    Whisking together butter and flour in a saucepan.
  • While continuing to whisk, slowly add milk.
    Saucepan whisking milk with roux.
  • When the sauce becomes a gravy-like consistency, add salt, pepper, and cheese.
    Mixing shredded cheddar cheese into sauce.
  • Stir until cheese is melted. Remove from heat and add lemon juice.
    Brussels sprouts sauce in a saucepan with a whisk.
  • Serve with sautéed ,steamed or roasted Brussels sprouts or any other vegetable. Enjoy!
    Brussels Sprouts sauce in a dish next to a platter of sautéed Brussels sprouts.

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Notes

  • Serve With: Our Lemon Brussels Sprouts, Air Fryer Brussels, or Roasted Brussels and Potatoes.
  • Texture control: Thin with a splash of warm milk if the sauce gets too thick.
  • Best melt: Shred cheese from a block for the smoothest finish.
  • Flavor boost: Add a pinch of smoked paprika or a teaspoon of Dijon for extra zing.
  • Make ahead: Refrigerate up to 2 days and reheat gently with a little milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 1mg