Creamed Peas

large spoonful of peas ready to be served.

5 from 48 votes

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

Cook Time 10

Servings

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.

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