CREAMY PEAS & RICE

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Provided by Cassie *

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tbsp butter
1 c sliced mushrooms - i use baby bella's
2 Tbsp chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
10 - 12 oz frozen peas, thawed
1 -10.4 oz cream of mushroom soup or chicken would be good as well
1 1/2 c instant rice
1 1/2 c milk or more if needed
salt & pepper to taste
green onion, sliced for garnish
OTHER ADD INS I'VE USED IS PARM CHEESE, BROWNED SAUSAGE, CHOPPED HAM, RED PEPPER FLAKES

Steps:

1. In a large skillet, melt butter and add to the pan the mushrooms, onion and garlic. Salt & pepper. Saute until lightly browned.
2. Add the milk, soup, peas and rice, bring to a boil, then simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If more milk is needed add to your liking. Sometimes the rice will absorb more than expected. You want it creamy - not dry.
3. Place lid on pan and turn off burner. Let set for 5 minutes or until rice is tender. This is where I would add desired add ins if using. Serve immediately.