MICROWAVE BRUSSELS SPROUTS

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Prepare these dressed-up microwave Brussels sprouts when your conventional oven is filled with the main dish. I think you will agree the cheese topping makes these sprouts special enough to include in a holiday meal. -Gloria Warczak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds brussels sprouts
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
Pinch pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup finely crushed cornflakes
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

Place the brussels sprouts in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish; add water. Sprinkle with celery salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until tender, stirring and rotating a quarter turn every 2 minutes. Drain. Sprinkle with cheese; microwave on high for 30-60 seconds or until cheese begins to melt. Combine cornflakes and butter; sprinkle over sprouts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges