For a velvety smooth sauce, be sure to use process Swiss cheese.
SWISS CREAMED PEAS
Four servings
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
1 package (10-ounce) frozen peas (2 cups)
2/3 cup sliced green onions
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
Dash salt
2/3 cup half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon finely shredded lemon rind
1/2 cup shredded process Swiss cheese (2 ounces)
1. In a saucepan cook peas according to package directions. Drain well;
set aside. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan cook green onions in hot margarine until tender but not brown. Stir in flour and salt. Add cream and lemon rind all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Add cheese, stirring until melted (do not boil). Return peas to saucepan. Add cheese sauce; stir to coat.
