Side Dishes
Sweet Pea Casserole
Description
A Southern favorite at holiday time. We combine sweet early peas with cream, cheddar and French fried onions rings.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2 cans (15 oz each) LeSueur® very young small early peas, drained
- 1 can (2.8 oz) french fried onion rings
Directions:
- Heat oven to 350° F. In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cook 2 minutes or until onions are tender. Stir in flour, salt, pepper; cook stirring constantly, 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk and cream; cook stirring constantly 4 to 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Add peas; stir gently to combine.Spoon mixture into 8 inch square baking dish. Bake 20 minutes. Top with french fried onions; bake an additional 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
