Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      Cups          sliced carrots
   2      Tablespoons   water
   1      Package       frozen peas -- (10 Oz)
   2      Tablespoons   butter or margarine
   2      Tablespoons   flour
   1      Cup           milk
     1/2  C             Cheddar Cheese -- shredded
   1      Tablespoon    butter
     1/2  Cup           seasoned bread crumbs

Preparation:

Place carrots and water in a 2 quart casserole. Cover. Microwave at high (100%) until crisp tender, 4 1/2 to 5 minutes. Puncture the box of frozen peas with a fork Place on paper towel in microwave oven. Microwave at high (100%) 4 minutes. Place 2 tablespoons butter in a small bowl. Microwave at high (100%) until melted, 30 to 45 seconds. Stir in flour and blend in milk Microwave at medium high (70%) until thickened, 3 1/2 to 4 minutes, stirring twice during cooking time. Stir in cheese. Drain carrots. Mix peas and carrots. Pour cheese sauce over vegetables. Mix 1 tablespoon butter with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over cheese sauce. Microwave at medium high (70%) until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Makes 8 servings.