Cream Peas on Toast

Now I know this sounds gross and very wierd, but it has been a family favorite of ours through my whole childhood and still remains a go to when I just don't feel like cooking or I didn't take any meat out of the freezer to thaw. It's not mushed peas on toast as some people think when I first suggest it and it might not be everyone's "cup of tea", but promise me you'll try it before you judge me insane.

4 cups frozen peas
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp Sweet chili sauce
1 Tbsp Mustard
2 cups milk
salt and pepper to taste

Cook peas but not until done. You still want them a little crunchy because they will continue to cook in the sauce. In a medium sized pot melt the butter. Add the flour and stir together. Add the mustard and sweet chili sauce. Pour in 1/4 cup of the milk and stir continuously until it is all incorporated. Then you can slowly add the rest of the milk stirring continuously. Once the sauce is smooth and thickened slightly add the peas. Pour about 1/2 cup of the pea mixture on a piece of toast. We always top with some ketchup, but don't feel you need to.

Ways to change it up and make it your own would be adding spice mixtures (most will work well), cheese (especially flavored cheeses), or topping with hot sauce or BBQ sauce. You can also play with the breads you use for toast. We generally use plain white toast, but you can use rye, whole grains, bagels, sourdough or pumpernickle.