2poundsfresh Brussels sproutswashed, trimmed, and halved
3tablespoonsbutter
3tablespoonsall-purpose flour
2 1/2cupswhole milk
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonground black pepper
1cupshredded Gruyère cheese
1/2cupdiced baconcooked until crisp
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Place the Brussels sprouts into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour. Whisk and continue to cook for about 1 minute. The butter and flour mixture will become fragrant like pie dough.
Slowly add the milk and continue to whisk. When all the milk has been incorporated, cook until the sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper.
Slowly add the cheese and stir to incorporate. Cook until the cheese has fully melted.
Pour the cheese sauce over the Brussels sprouts, sprinkle the bacon on top, and bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes.