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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.