posted by Mai 01-06-103 12:33 PM
Swiss Creamed Peas
1 pkg (10 oz) frozen peas (2 cups)
2/3 cups sliced green onions
1 tbsp. margarine or butter
2 tsp. flour
dash salt
2/3 cup half & half
1/4 tsp. finely shredded lemon rind
1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded process Swiss Cheese
In a saucepan, cook peas according to package directions. Drain well, set aside. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, cook green onions in hot margarine till tender but not brown. Stir in flour and salt. Add cream and lemon rind all at once. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Add cheese, stirring till melted (do not boil). Return peas to saucepan. Add cheese sauce and stir to coat.
Note - or microwave the peas in a 1-1/2 qt. Corningware casserole; drain the peas and then added the sauce.