Cooking Easy Recipes

Carrots and Peas Au Gratin

Servings:
8 Servings
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  • 2 c Sliced carrots
  • 2 tb Water
  • 1 pk Frozen peas; (10 Oz)
  • 2 tb Butter or margarine
  • 2 tb Flour
  • 1 c Milk
  • 1/2 c Cheddar Cheese; shredded
  • 1 tb Butter
  • 1/2 c Seasoned bread crumbs
Place carrots and water in a 2 quart casserole. Cover. Microwave at high
(100%) until crisp tender, 4 1/2 to 5 minutes. Puncture the box of frozen
peas with a fork Place on paper towel in microwave oven. Microwave at high
(100%) 4 minutes. Place 2 tablespoons butter in a small bowl. Microwave at
high (100%) until melted, 30 to 45 seconds. Stir in flour and blend in milk
Microwave at medium high (70%) until thickened, 3 1/2 to 4 minutes,
stirring twice during cooking time. Stir in cheese. Drain carrots. Mix peas
and carrots. Pour cheese sauce over vegetables. Mix 1 tablespoon butter
with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over cheese sauce. Microwave at medium high
(70%) until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Makes 8 servings.

Recipe by: diane@keyway.net

Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 646 by Diane Geary
on Jan 30, 1998