Creamed Peas
Creamed Peas are a simple, comforting side dish that can be prepared in just minutes!
Equipment
- medium-sized saucepan
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 2 cups whole milk or half and half
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon white pepper or black pepper
- 4 cups frozen peas
- ¼ cup heavy cream optional
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium high heat in a medium sized saucepan.
- Whisk the flour and garlic powder (if using) into the butter until incorporated and smooth.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and cook, stirring frequently, over medium high heat until the mixture has thickened, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the peas and cook, stirring frequently, until the peas are heated through, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and check for seasonings.
- Garnish with additional pepper, butter, fresh chopped chives or dill. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Leftover creamed peas should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in microwave and heat at 50% power in 30 second increments or warm slowly over low heat on the stove. To Freeze: Transfer cooled creamed peas to freezer safe ziploc bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Canned peas can be used in this recipe but they should be added at the very end and cooked for only a couple minutes otherwise they will turn mushy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 324mgPotassium: 269mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 938IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 1mg
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