Categories: Casserole, Side Dish

Ingredients

• 4 cups thawed frozen peas (or fresh)
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery
• 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 3 cups milk
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the peas, celery, carrots, and onion; set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, combine the eggs, milk, flour, salt, and pepper; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened.
3. Preheat oven to 350°; butter a 3-quart casserole dish.
4. Arrange half the vegetable mixture over the bottom; sprinkle evenly with ½ cup bread crumbs, 1 cup cheese, and half the sauce.
5. Repeat with the remaining vegetables, ½ cup bread crumbs, remaining 1 cup cheese, and sauce.
6. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup bread crumbs over the top; drizzle with the melted butter.
7. Bake about 35 minutes, until golden brown.

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