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Creole Peas in Cheese Sauce
Teresa Ambra
This delicious and creamy side dish pairs peas with a mouthwatering cheese sauce that includes Creole seasoning. This quick and easy vegetable is absolutely delightful and terrific for holiday or company dinners.
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Prep Time
2
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
12
minutes
mins
Course
Side Dish, Vegetable, Veggies
Cuisine
Cajun
Servings
8
Calories
172
kcal
Equipment
1 microwave oven
1 sauce pan
1 wooden spoon
measuring cups
measuring spoons
1 whisk
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
12
oz. pkg.
frozen peas
2
tbsp.
unsalted butter
2
tbsp.
flour
I used unbleached flour
1
cup
half-and-half
1/2
tsp.
Salt and pepper
to taste
1/4 to 1/2
tsp.
Tony's Creole Seasoning
as desired
1
cup
sharp cheddar cheese
shredded
Instructions
Microwave peas over high heat about 5 minutes.
Drain, if necessary.
Set aside.
Make a white sauce by melting butter in a saucepan.
Stir or whisk in flour, salt, pepper and Tony’s Creole seasoning.
Add half-and-half slowly until ingredients are incorporated and you have a medium white sauce.
Stir in cheddar cheese and melt.
Add the peas and heat through.
Notes
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Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen
Nutrition
Calories:
172
kcal
Carbohydrates:
11
g
Protein:
7
g
Fat:
12
g
Saturated Fat:
7
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3
g
Trans Fat:
0.1
g
Cholesterol:
33
mg
Sodium:
233
mg
Potassium:
163
mg
Fiber:
3
g
Sugar:
4
g
Vitamin A:
730
IU
Vitamin C:
17
mg
Calcium:
145
mg
Iron:
1
mg
Keyword
cheese, peas, side dish
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