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mom's creamy pea gravy

Growing up, there were a few recipes that I could count on my mom making when the weather turned colder. Without a doubt, we would see her vegetable cheese soup, white taco soup, and mashed potatoes with creamy pea gravy.

It's the epitome of comfort food to my mom, and I'd be lying if I told you I didn't get the warm fuzzies when I eat it and think of her with every creamy bite.

Yield: 4-6 servings

2
Tbsp butter
2
Tbsp flour
½
tsp salt pepper to taste
1(12 fl oz) can low-fat evaporated milk or 1 1/2c regular milk
½
lb frozen peas (don't thaw)

Directions: In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and salt. Cook over medium heat until golden. stir in milk. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring very often until sauce has thickened to coat your spoon.

If the sauce bubbles a bit and gets thicker than you'd like, feel free to thin it with more milk. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired. When sauce has reached desired consistency, stir in peas. Just heat through.

Serve over your favorite mashed potatoes (I recommend making mashed red potatoes with the skins on. I make mine with a little salt and pepper, skim milk, a pat of butter, and a dollop of sour cream.)