Description
A comforting and creamy sweet pea casserole topped with crispy onions, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen sweet peas
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small shallot or onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (like thyme or parsley)
- 1 cup crushed garlic-flavored croutons or crispy fried onions for topping
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté the diced shallots (or onions) in melted butter over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream, add salt, pepper, and fresh herbs; cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the cream to thicken.
- Add the sweet peas to the creamy mixture, stirring them in without thawing if using frozen peas.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish, top with crispy onions, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Use high-quality ingredients for best flavor. Serve with a fresh salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: creamed peas, casserole, comfort food, holiday side, vegetarian dish