Peas in Cheese Sauce
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Mom dresses up convenient frozen peas with a quick-to-fix cheese sauce that our family loves.
SERVINGS: 8
CATEGORY: Side Dish
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients:
- 4-1/2 teaspoons butter
- 4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 3/4 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
- 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen peas, thawed
Directions:
In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the cheese; stir until melted. Stir in peas; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until heated through. Yield: 8 servings.