Creamed Peas

Discover the secret to turning humble peas into a creamy, irresistible side dish that everyone will love. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients—milk, flour, butter, and a hint of sugar—these homemade creamed peas come together in minutes and brighten up any dinner plate.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 143kcal

Author: Tristin - Home Cooked Harvest

Ingredients

3 cups frozen peas 16-ounce bag
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
3/4 cup half and half
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon butter butter for finishing

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Add in the 3 cups of peas and cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain well in a colander and set aside.
Dry out the saucepan and melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Cook until a smooth paste forms, but it’s not browning.
Slowly whisk in the half and half and milk, whisking constantly. Continue cooking for 5-10 minutes, until thickened.
Stir in salt, pepper, sugar, and onion powder.
Add the cooked peas and cook until heated through. Then add the tablespoon of butter.

Notes

Don’t overcook the peas. Let them boil for just a few minutes so they’re no longer frozen.
After you cook the peas, dry the saucepan completely. If you leave too much water or moisture in it, the sauce won’t be nearly as thick.
As you add the milk and half-and-half, whisk constantly. Don’t stop whisking until it thickens.
Will last 3 days in an airtight container stored in the refrigerator.

* Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.

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