Peas in Cheddar Cream Sauce

Name: Peas in Cheddar Cream Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk; 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta); 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen peas, thawed

“My family really likes these peas,” says Kelly Gerhardt. They make an appearance at her home in Council Bluffs, Iowa for holiday dinners. We’ve downsized the recipe for you to enjoy anytime!

Ingredients

1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen peas, thawed

Directions

In a small saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in milk until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted. Add peas; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 254 calories, 14g fat (10g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 567mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein.

Originally published as Cheesy Peas in Cooking for 2 Spring 2008

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mollyjayne

Jun 27, 2012

This was very simple to make. I added some regular onion when I did the green onion and cooked, crumbled bacon when I added the peas. There's a lot of cheese sauce, so adding cooked pasta is another great idea to make this dish go further (or to turn into an entree).
CometCooker

Apr 10, 2012

The peas were good with the cheese sauce and was easy to make.
blais

Mar 18, 2011

I have been making cream peas for 60yrs ,havn't tryed with cheese yet but will .We eat creamed peas on toast for a lunch or light supper- Thessalon gal
blais

Mar 18, 2011

I have been making cream peas for 60yrs ,havn't tryed with cheese yet but will .We eat creamed pes on tost for a lunch or light supper- Thessalon gal