SWEET PEA CASSEROLE

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A Southern favorite at holiday time. We combine sweet early peas with cream, cheddar and French fried onions rings.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 57.3 mg, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 702.9 mg, Sugar 8.1 g