Swiss Creamed Peas
Illinois Rural Electric News, November 1985
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen peas
- 1/2 onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon dried savory or thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup Swiss cheese shredded
- 1/3 cup chopped pimiento drained
Instructions
- Cook peas according to package directions and drain.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion in butter until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in flour, lemon peel and spices until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Gradually stir in half-and-half. Add back to heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. Add peas and pimiento. Heat through but do not boil.
