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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 2, 2016
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A Southern favorite at holiday time. We combine sweet early peas with cream, cheddar and French fried onions rings.

Sweet Pea Casserole

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 11
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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

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    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.
  • Step 
    2
    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

355.4 Calories
23.1g Total Fat
11.3g Protein
26.6g Total Carbohydrate
8.1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories
355.4
Total Fat
23.1g
36%
Saturated Fat
12.3g
61%
Cholesterol
57.3mg
19%
Sodium
702.9mg
29%
Potassium
272.3mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
26.6g
9%
Dietary Fiber
5.3g
21%
Sugars
8.1g
Protein
11.3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin C
20.50%
20%
Calcium
23%
23%
Iron
11.40%
11%
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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