Brussels Sprouts Supreme - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed
1 cup chopped celery
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded process American cheese
1/4 tsp. salt
pinch cayenne pepper, optional

Preparation

Place Brussels sprouts, celery, and a small amount of water in a saucepan; cover and cook for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter.
Stir flour until smooth.
Gradually add milk; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Add cheese, salt, and cayenne if desired; stir until cheese is melted.
Drain sprouts and celery; top with cheese sauce.
Yield:
4-6 servings.