Green Pea Casserole Extraordinaire ! Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Thaw the peas under running water.
  2. In large sauce pan melt 2 sticks of butter and sauté the onion (Vidalia if possible) until tender, but not brown. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk until well blended. Slowly add the chicken broth and whisk all the time. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add cut up cream cheese and whisk until smooth and melted. Add mushrooms and all seasonings. Taste and adjust if needed. Over lowest heat cook 5-10 minutes. Add the thawed peas and fold together.
  3. Process the French bread into crumbs (food processor). Add 1/2 the crumbs to the pea mixture and fold together. Pour into 9x12 casserole dish. (It will be very full).
  4. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until bubbly. Remove from oven, but do not turn off! Sprinkle with topping:.
  5. Topping:.
  6. Melt the remaining stick of butter and combine with remaining bread crumbs. Add 1/2-3/4 Parmesan cheese (cheddar or Swiss would also be good).
  7. Return to oven until topping is golden brown 10-15 more minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 200.33 Kcal (839 kJ)
Calories from fat 121.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.46g 21%
Cholesterol 34.75mg 12%
Sodium 628.8mg 26%
Potassium 216.23mg 5%
Total Carbs 13.68g 5%
Sugars 3.73g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.61g 6%
Protein 6.18g 12%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 134.5mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 133.14 Kcal (557 kJ)
Calories from fat 80.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.95g 21%
Cholesterol 23.1mg 12%
Sodium 417.91mg 26%
Potassium 143.71mg 5%
Total Carbs 9.09g 5%
Sugars 2.48g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.07g 6%
Protein 4.11g 12%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 5%
Calcium 89.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.8
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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