Creamed Peas
Creamed Peas is a comforting and classic side dish that transforms humble frozen peas into a velvety, savory delight. This quick and easy recipe combines tender peas with a rich, homemade cream sauce made from a simple roux of butter and flour, elevated with milk, heavy cream, and a touch of garlic and onion powder for depth of flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's the perfect accompaniment to savory mains like roasted chicken or meatloaf. Whether for a weeknight dinner or holiday feast, these creamed peas are a crowd-pleasing way to add elegance and flavor to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the frozen peas and cook for 2-3 minutes, until tender but still vibrant. Drain the peas and set aside.
In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to form a roux. This eliminates the raw taste of the flour.
Gradually whisk in the milk, about 1/4 cup at a time, ensuring it is fully incorporated before adding more to avoid lumps. Stir in the heavy cream for extra richness.
Continue cooking the sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.
Add the cooked peas to the sauce and gently fold them in until they are evenly coated and heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
Serve immediately as a side dish, garnished with additional black pepper or freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
851 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.7 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.3 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 144 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 1316 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.9 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.1 g | ||
| Protein | 27.5 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 399 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1203 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
