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Brussels Sprouts In Blue Cheese Sauce

Brussels Sprouts In Blue Cheese Sauce reads richness 6.2, funk & ferment 5.3 and umami 4.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Southern side, about 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 6.3 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 1.6 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 1.6 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 3.3 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 6.4 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 1.5 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Richness 6.2 · Funk & Ferment 5.3 · Umami 4.8 · Salinity 4.4 · Bitterness 3.0 · Earthy 2.4 · Herbaceous 1.4 · Sourness 1.4 · Sweetness 1.4 · Nutty 0.7 · Fruity 0.7 · Citrus 0.6 · Floral 0.6

What's in it (6)

• 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen Brussels sprouts
• 1/4 c. butter
• 1/4 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 c. milk
• 3 Tbsp. crumbled Blue cheese

Time & effort: about 15 min · effort: easy

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 219.9 kcal, 17.5 g protein, 4.9 g fat, 27.5 g carbs

Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (8 steps)

1. Cook Brussels sprouts as directed on package.
2. Melt butter in saucepan.
3. Add flour and salt, mixing until smooth.
4. Cook over low heat about 1 minute.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Add 1 cup milk, stirring until well blended.
7. Return to heat and stir until mixture begins to thicken.
8. Add 1 cup milk; bring to boil and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.