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Brussel Sprouts Casserole
INGREDIENTS
1 10 oz. pkg frozen brussel sprouts
1/4 cup water
1 Tablespoon stick margarine
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
Cooking Spray
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1 ounce linley sliced ham
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 Tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
PREHEAT oven to 375 degrees
COMBINE the Brussel sprouts and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Uncover sprouts and cook 1 minute. Drain.
Melt margarine in a small saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add milk to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 3 minutes over mdeium heat or until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Stir in salt and pepper. Set aside.
COAT a 9 inch quiche or round baking dish with cooking spray. Pat rice into bottom of dish; arrange brussel sprouts, stem sides down, on top of rice. Spread ham on top; and pour sauce over.
COMBINE breadcrumbs and cheese; sprinkle over sauce.
BAKE at 375 for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
YIELD: 6 servings (about 1/2 cup each)
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