Creamed Peas Recipe
These Creamed Peas are classic comfort food! Tender sweet peas in rich, creamy sauce. Made with pantry staples, ready in 20 minutes, and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups peas frozen
- ¼ cup heavy cream optional
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium pot over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.
- Stir in flour and cook 2-3 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour in milk while whisking.
- Cook 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in salt and pepper.
- Pour in peas and cook for 5-6 minutes until peas are heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter and heavy cream if desired.
- Serve warm.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Better butter: Unsalted butter is best so you can control the level of salt.
- Flavor boost: Bacon grease instead of butter when you make the roux adds in extra flavor.in roux for extra flavor
- Milk swap: Substitute equal parts evaporated milk and water when making the roux if you don't have milk or cream.
- Fresh peas: Blanch the peas before adding to the sauce.
- Quick side: Be careful not to overcook. The peas can get very mushy.
- Double up: This recipe easily doubles for larger families.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1223IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg
