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Creole Peas in Cheese Sauce | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this wonderful #sidedish is flavored with #Creole seasoning & #cheddarcheese. It takes less than 10 minutes to make so it's perfect for #holiday or company dinners. #peas #vegetable

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
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
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
  

  • 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

© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen
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Nutrition

Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 233mgPotassium: 163mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 730IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cheese, peas, side dish
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