aunt squishy's peas-n-cheese

Name: Aunt Squishy's Peas-n-Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup(s) butter; 1/4 cup(s) flour; 2 cup(s) milk; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 5 ounce(s) shredded parmesan cheese; 3 cup(s) frozen peas

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Lynsee Gilbert

Updated on Jan 25, 2022

PRO TIP: After adding the cheese it will look melted but seem gloopy & you're going be tempted to add more milk. DONT! Parmesan cheese is deceptive. Just keep cooking & stirring & be patient. It will continue to thin into a creamy gravy consistency. PRO TIP: Don't add the peas too soon! You need the sauce to be nice and hot so it can thaw & heat the peas without getting cold! PRO TIP: Avoid cooking the peas! If you have to put it back on the burner then you have to but try to avoid it. Cooking the peas will make them mushy and they'll start to taste like canned peas. Yucky.

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Creamy cheesy peas in an orange bowl with a spoon.

prep time 5 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
5 ounces shredded parmesan cheese
3 cups frozen peas

How To Make aunt squishy's peas-n-cheese

Step 1

Melt butter over medium high heat in a medium to large non-stick sauce pan or Dutch oven.

Step 2

Add flour and whisk until smooth.
Step 3

Slowly add milk, whisking continuously until smooth.
Step 4

Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and shredded cheese and continue to heat, stirring continuously until sauce is smooth, creamy, and not at all stodgy or gloopy. (See pro-tips)
Step 5

Remove the pot from heat and add the frozen peas (do not thaw them in advance - see pro tips). Stir peas quickly to get them coated and evenly distributed.
Step 6

Put a lid on the pot and let it sit for 8-10 minutes until peas are warmed through and serve.
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