Swiss Creamed Peas

Swiss Creamed Peas

Recipe from the kitchen of Linda Sanders Whitaker

Country Classics Battlefield 4-H Club

3 c. frozen peas

1 c. sliced green onion

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine

1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

1 c. whipping cream

1/2 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel

3/4 c. shredded Swiss cheese

In a saucepan, cook peas according to package directions. Meanwhile in a medium saucepan, cook onion in butter until tender but not brown. Blend in the flour and 1/2 tsp. salt.

Add cream and lemon peel. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Do not boil. Drain peas. Add to sauce; stir to coat.

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