Ingredients

2

boxes (10 oz each) frozen baby Brussels sprouts & butter sauce

1

package (8 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened

1/2

cup reduced-fat sour cream

6

tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

1/4

cup fat-free (skim) milk

1

tablespoon spicy brown or spicy stone-ground mustard

2

teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1/4

cup finely chopped red bell pepper

multigrain sea salt sweet potato chips, if desired

Assorted raw vegetables, if desired

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 1 1/2-quart shallow glass baking dish or 9-inch deep-dish glass pie plate with cooking spray.

Cook Brussels sprouts as directed on box. Pour into medium bowl; set aside.

In large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in sour cream, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the milk, mustard and lemon juice until well blended. Stir in bell pepper. Chop Brussels sprouts; stir Brussels sprouts & butter sauce into cream cheese mixture until well mixed. Spread evenly in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.

Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with chips and raw vegetables.