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Pea Casserole

 I was intrigued to try a new pea recipe, but did not want to use the canned condensed soup it required.  In the end, I think I did too much over thinking with this dish.



I did a little research, and whipped up my own condensed soup in it's place.  I will be tweaking it as we try my homemade condensed golden mushroom soup.  I basically used the directions for homemade condensed mushroom soup, but changed the broth from chicken to beef and added other ingredients, still using the shallots and mushrooms.



As for the pea casserole, here are the 3 ingredients to make it...

2 - 12 oz bags of organic (or home grown) frozen peas, cooked

1 can of golden mushroom soup (hence the homemade "can")

1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese

Once the peas are cooked, mix in other ingredients, pour into a baking dish and bake at 350°F


My opinion?  I didn't think it was absolutely out of this world good, but it wasn't bad either.  It lacked flavor.  I think I need to continue to add a few more ingredients, but we will be looking for more ways to dress up peas from now on.  Maybe more organic soy sauce or possibly add Braggs Liquid Aminos.  Maybe more onion, and some garlic?

I have researched most recipes online for ingredients for "Golden Mushroom Soup."  What would you add for flavor?  I honestly think you could just use the homemade mushroom soup and maybe add some organic beef bouillon or homemade beef bouillon. 

Do you have a favorite way to dress up peas?  I wonder if just sprinkling some parmesan cheese on it would be tasty?  I googled for recipes, and most have a breaded topping.  


Pea Casserole © Nov 2023 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart

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M. Meyers said…
We love this but you might consider it a "summer" salad:

Broccoli Slaw
1 bag of broccoli slaw
honest roasted peanuts
frozen peas
poppy seed dressing

The friend gave these "non=specific" directions:
I don't list amounts because it is to your liking and the slaw comes in different size bags. I tend to put a lot of peanuts and peas. You must make it ahead of time to let the sugar from the peanuts needs to blend with the dressing. I put the peas in FROZEN, so they need time to thaw."
November 16, 2023 at 10:20 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
M.Meyers, thanks. My SIL makes something similar to this. Sounds delicious.
November 17, 2023 at 6:39 AM
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