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Creamed Peas

Creamed Peas are a simple, comforting side dish that can be prepared in just minutes! This classic creamed peas recipe is made with just four basic ingredients and makes for a delicious addition to holiday meals yet is easy enough for weeknight dinners! Easy peasy!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword creamed peas, creamed peas recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 183kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

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.
    4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Whisk the flour and garlic powder (if using) into the butter until incorporated and smooth.
    3 tablespoons all purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 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.
    2 cups whole milk, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • Add the peas and cook, stirring frequently, until the peas are heated through, about 4 minutes.
    4 cups frozen peas
  • Stir in heavy cream and check for seasonings.
    ¼ cup heavy cream
  • Garnish with additional pepper, butter, fresh chopped chives or dill. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

To Store: 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

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 938IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg