Creamed Peas
Servings
Sufficient to Serve Six
Ingredients
- 2 c. shelled green peas
- 2 Tb. butter
- 2 Tb. flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Dash of pepper
- 1/2 c. water from peas
- 1/2 c. milk
Directions
Cook the peas in boiling salted water until tender, and then drain the water from them, retaining 1/2 cupful for the sauce. Melt the butter, add the flour, salt, and pepper, and stir in the hot liquids. Cook until the flour has thickened and then pour over the peas. Serve hot, either plain or in croustades.