Green Pea Casserole " Extraordinaire"! Recipe

Name: Green Pea Casserole " Extraordinaire"!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (14 ounce) bags frozen green peas; 1 large sweet onion, diced; 1/2 cup butter, divided (3/4 lb.); 1/2 cup flour; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 8 ounces button mushrooms; 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning; 1/2 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 loaf French bread (day old); 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3 (14 ounce) bags frozen green peas
1 large sweet onion, diced
1/2 cup butter, divided (3/4 lb.)
1/2 cup flour
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
8 ounces button mushrooms
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 loaf French bread (day old)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

1
Thaw the peas under running water.
2
In large sauce pan melt 2 sticks of butter and saute the onion (Vidalia if possible) until tender, but not brown. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk until well blended. Slowly add the chicken broth and whisk all the time. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add cut up cream cheese and whisk until smooth and melted. Add mushrooms and all seasonings. Taste and adjust if needed. Over lowest heat cook 5-10 minutes. Add the thawed peas and fold together.
3
Process the French bread into crumbs (food processor). Add 1/2 the crumbs to the pea mixture and fold together. Pour into 9x12 casserole dish. (It will be very full).
4
Bake at 350u00b0F for 30 minutes until bubbly. Remove from oven, but do not turn off! Sprinkle with topping:
5
Topping:
6
Melt the remaining stick of butter and combine with remaining bread crumbs. Add 1/2-3/4 Parmesan cheese (cheddar or Swiss would also be good).
7
Return to oven until topping is golden brown 10-15 more minutes.

845

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (14 ounce) bags frozen green peas, 1 large sweet onion, diced, 1/2 cup butter, divided (3/4 lb.), 1/2 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Green Pea Casserole " Extraordinaire"! falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Green Pea Casserole " Extraordinaire"!

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