| 1 | Recipe by: betty crocker"s microwave Microwave peas in 1-?quart casserole as directed on package; drain. |
| 2 | Place peas and milk in workbowl of food processor fitted with steel blade or in blender container. |
| 3 | Cover and process until uniform consistency. |
| 4 | Place margarine in 1-?quart casserole. |
| 5 | Cover with waxed paper and microwave on high 30 to 60 seconds or until melted. |
| 6 | Stir in flour, salt and pepper. |
| 7 | Gradually stir in pea mixture. |
| 8 | Cover with waxed paper and microwave 5 to 6 minutes, stirring every minute, until boiling. |
| 9 | Stir in half-and-half. |
| 10 | Cover with waxed paper and microwave 30 to 60 seconds or just until hot (do not boil). |
| 11 | Garnish each serving with dash of ginger and ?cup ham. |
| 12 | 4 servings (about ?cup each); 260 calories per serving. |
