2 tbsp butter + 1 tsp butter

1 cup onions minced

2 tbsp whole wheat flour

2 cups milk

1 16 oz bag organic frozen sweet peas thawed

½ cup panko bread crumbs

½ tsp Emerili’s Original Essence

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded

salt & pepper

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9×9 baking dish with the 1 teaspoon of butter and set aside.

In a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of the butter.

Add the onions and season them lightly with salt and pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes.

Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to make a paste.

Slowly stir in the milk and whisk to blend the mixture. Bring to a bubbling simmer.

Cook the flour mixture for 4 to 8 minutes or until the mixture thickens.

Add in the peas, salt & pepper to taste, stir to blend and pour into the 9×9 dish.

In a small bowl mix the Emeri’s Essence with the breadcrumbs, then sprinkle them over the peas. Top breadcrumbs with the shredded cheese.

Bake for 20-25minutes.

*adapted from https://madeinaday.com/