Cheezy Peas Casserole

I tried this dish at a dinner for our American Legion Post 154. The recipe came from Carol Wacenske’s . I thought these were so yummy.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• Peas in Cheese Sauce

• 6 3⁄4 teaspoons butter
• 6 3⁄4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 3⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 1⁄4 cups milk
• 1 1⁄8 cups  cubed process cheese (recommendedTops Cheezy Melt or Velveeta)
• 32  ounces  frozen peas, thawed (2 packages - 16oz each)

• Crumb Topping

• 1  cup  finely crushed  wheat crackers
• 2  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese
• 2  tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. Sauce– In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir in peas; cook 1 – 2 minutes longer or until heated through.
2. Topping– Toss together crackers, Parmesan cheese and butter.
3. Spread Peas with Cheese Sauce into a 9x13x2 dish. Add crumb topping over mixture.