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
Preparation
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.
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.
