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Emeril’s Au Gratin Sweet Peas

Emeril’s Au Gratin Sweet Peas

Published: October 4, 2011 Last Updated: December 17, 2018

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Is it bad that I’m already thinking about Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is “my” family holiday — which means it’s my turn to have the whole fam over. So, I’m always on the lookout of Thanksgiving dinner contenders.  I came across this recipe for Au Gratin Sweet Peas in the pile.  It was waaaay down on the bottom.  Probably because I printed it out in 2000!  This was back when Emeril Lagasse was the big star Food Network.  Pre Rachel. Pre Paula.  Pre (dare I say it…) Ina.

My mom makes the best creamy peas.  You know, the ones with the little pearl onions in a cream sauce.  Soooo good!  I was curious to see if Emeril’s recipe was as good.

 

Au Gratin Sweet Peas
Compliments of It’s a Keeper
Adapted from Emeril Lagasse
www.everydaytastes.com

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
1 tsp season salt
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated

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.

 

Is It a Keeper?

Well, Mom, if you’re reading this, there’s no reason to worry.  Emeril Lagasse’s recipe could not hold a candle to yours!  This recipe was pretty unimpressive.  It was goopy, not creamy.  It wasn’t appealing to look at (although, looking at this picture I realized I probably should have used white cheddar).  We managed to eat it for dinner, but I ended up tossing what was left.  I knew we wouldn’t be eating it.  So now, I’m wondering…why have I toted this recipe around for ELEVEN YEARS?!?!

Christina

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Comments

  1. Kate says

    October 5, 2011 at 6:13 pm

    Oh no! So sorry it didn’t work out. I’ve only had two of his recipes….crab cakes (which are fabulous, but take about 3 days to make) and a breakfast casserole (also tasty but time-consuming)… But I am right there with you for already thinking about Turkey Day! I’ve never made Thanksgiving dinner before, and we’re gonna be on our own out on the West Coast this year (my family will be on the East Coast and his will be in the Midwest)…so I’m trying to compile all the family faves too!

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  2. Mandy says

    October 5, 2011 at 10:12 am

    So…are you going to post your mom’s recipe? 😉

    Reply
  3. Adventureesindinnrr says

    October 4, 2011 at 7:39 pm

    Oh no! I so thought it was going to be great but I hate to say I’ve struggled with having his recipes work out too.

    Reply
    • Christina says

      October 4, 2011 at 7:45 pm

      It’s very disappointing, isn’t it?!? Oh well. 🙂

      Reply

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