CREAMY PEA CASSEROLE

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My sister-in-law shared this time-tested recipe with me a few years back. It's a welcome addition to church or family dinners.- Mary Pauline Maynor, Franklinton, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
6 tablespoons butter
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 tablespoon 2% milk
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 to 3/4 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 12 crackers)

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery and red pepper in butter for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Stir in soup and milk; heat through. Stir in peas and water chestnuts. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.