Photo: Sweet Peas au Gratin Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup minced onions
- Salt
- Freshly ground white pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 cups sweet green peas, blanched
- 1/2 cup fine dried bread crumbs
- Essence, recipe follows
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease an 8 cup oval gratin dish with 1 teaspoon of the butter.
In a large saute pan, over medium heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of the butter Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in the milk and bring to a simmer. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes or until the mixture coats the back of a spoon. Add the peas and mix thoroughly.
Pour into the prepared pan. Season the bread crumbs with Essence. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the peas. Top with the grated cheese.
Place in the oven and cook until the peas are bubbly and the top is golden, about 10 to 12 minutes.
Spoon onto serving plates and serve.
For Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
- 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Yield: 2/3 cup
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By AngelaHem
Illinois
on April 28, 2013
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This is a great way to dress up peas. Emeril's seasoning gives it that little something special. It had a good flavor. Thanks Emeril.
By TMarSHOW
Oakland, CA
on February 27, 2012
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Tasty and very easy to make. Lacks a star, as the layers seemed to remain separate and the cheese was too hard for my preference. I also used already seasoned bread crumbs. The next time I try it, I think I'll mix my bread crumbs and cheese all together with the milk and cheese mixture instead of layering. Great twist for peas.
By pianochick
Denver, CO
on November 25, 2011
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Not too impressed! Tasted just OK, but visually, very unappealing! The cream rose to the top over the bread crumbs and cheese, and looked quite unappetizing.
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