Creamed Potatoes & Peas

Recipe taken from:
Taste of Home Cooking May 2009

Ingredients:

• 1 pound small red potatoes
• 2-1/2 cups frozen peas
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 green onion, sliced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Dash pepper
• 2 cups milk

Preparation:

Scrub and quarter potatoes; place in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add peas; cook 5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, melt butter. Add onion; saute until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Drain potatoes and peas; toss with sauce.

Notes & Tips:

Made this for an Easter supper. YUM!

Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup equals 236 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 355 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 8 g protein.

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