Peas au Gratin
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1⁄4 cups milk (Or a combination of half and half and milk.)
1 1⁄2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (Other cheeses, or a combination of cheeses, would work well.)
16 ounces frozen peas (Not petite peas, try to get larger ones.)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350*F.
2. Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Then add flour, salt, and pepper and stir to combine, making a roux.
3. Add milk, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick, bubbly and smooth. Remove from heat and add 1 cup cheese, stirring until cheese is melted. Add peas and stir to coat.
4. Pour everything into 9 by 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top and bake for 30 minutes or until dish is bubbling and hot and top is lightly browned. Switch oven to broil and broil casserole for 2 to 3 more minutes until top crisps.
Comments
This recipe is from The Enchanted Cook. I love peas, but it’s rare that I want a big pile of plain peas on my plate. (Yay alliteration?) This recipe provides a great option for peas that isn’t just a pile of plain ones. I thought it was tasty, especially when combined with roasted potatoes and chicken. I will definitely be making this gratin in the future.
Shown here with Swiss Chicken Cutlets and Roasted Potatoes.
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