Creamy Pea Casserole Recipes

GREEN PEA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, mix together the peas, pimentos, water chestnuts, cream of celery soup and onion. Pour into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Top with shredded cheese. In a separate bowl, mix together the cracker crumbs and margarine; sprinkle evenly over the cheese.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until browned and bubbly.

FAVORITE CREAMY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain noodles; add to chicken mixture., Transfer to 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, stirring twice.

CREAMY PEAS-N-CARROTS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place carrots in a saucepan with a small amount of water, cover, and cook for 6 minutes over medium heat.
• Add onions, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat.
• Cover pan and allow to simmer for 5 minutes and then drain.
• Add peas to carrots and toss.
• In a shallow 3 quart baking dish, add 4 cups of vegetables, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and top with remaining vegetables.
• In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat, then stir in flour, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
• Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
• Bring milk to a boil, and stir for 2 minutes.
• Pour milk mixture over vegetables.
• Put remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and cracker crumbs in a skillet, cook and stir over medium heat until toasted.
• Sprinkle crackers over casserole, and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

GREEN PEA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Mix soup, sour cream and 1/3 cup 4 cheese Mexican blend and salt together.
• Fold in peas.
• Spread into an 8X8 inch baking dish.
• Sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheddar cheese.
• Mix melted butter with cracker crumbs.
• Spread over top of cheese.
• Sprinkle Cayenne pepper over the top if using.
• Bake at 350 Degrees until bubbly and golden brown, about 30 minutes.

CREAMY MUSHROOM, PEA & FARRO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Cook farro as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, cook mushrooms in medium nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 4 to 5 min. or until tender, stirring frequently.
• Drain farro; spoon into large bowl. Add mushrooms, pasta sauce, peas, thyme, 1/2 cup cheese and 2 Tbsp. onions; mix lightly.
• Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining cheese, then bread crumbs.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until casserole is heated through and topping is lightly browned.
• Sprinkle with remaining onions.

SWEET PEA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350° F. In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cook 2 minutes or until onions are tender. Stir in flour, salt, pepper; cook stirring constantly, 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk and cream; cook stirring constantly 4 to 5 minutes or until thickened.
• Stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Add peas; stir gently to combine.Spoon mixture into 8 inch square baking dish. Bake 20 minutes. Top with french fried onions; bake an additional 5 minutes. Serve immediately.