Cheesy Brussel Sprout Gratin

It's been a while since my last post due to it being cold season and I was busy sleeping the past two weeks. Who doesn't absolutely abhor being sick? Not only do you fall behind on the things you need to do but you're constantly tired ALL THE TIME. This weekend I am sucking it up, popping those cough drops and having a good time dammit. Before I can let the 'I'm ignoring the amounts of mucus my body is producing' fun begin, I thought I'd leave a nice little treat for you. I prepped this dish for Thanksgiving and it was positively scrumptious, people who don't sprouts liked this simple recipe, I hope you enjoy it too.

Ingredients:

• 2lbs brussel sprouts washed and cut in half
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 1/4 cup milk
• 1 heaping cup + 1/4 set aside shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp pepper

This weeks posting will not include music, but the beautiful and epic video of a man we have all come to love and hold dear to our hearts. Enjoy the silence, maybe try this at home, good for the soul and all that.

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large stock pot bring water to a boil and blanch your brussel sprouts. They should only take about 2 minutes to blanche correctly, too long and they become soft. Strain the sprouts.
3. In a large skillet, heat up your butter, quickly stir in your flour until the clumps are gone, then remove from heat.
4. Next add your milk, 1 cup warm, salt, mayo and pepper. Stir until the cheese has melted fully.
5. In a large bowl mix your cheese mixture in with your brussel sprouts and coat evenly. Pour into baking dish.
6. Sprinkle your 1/4 cup parmesan over the top and bake for roughly 45 minutes, or until browned on top.
7. Serve!

Happy Holidays Everyone and Happy Eatings!