Creamed Peas
This recipe for making Creamed Peas couldn’t be more simple! In less than 20 minutes, you’ll have a homemade version of a beloved side dish.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen green peas thawed
- ⅔ cup water
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the peas, water, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then stir in butter.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the cream, flour, and sugar. Stir the mixture into the peas after adding the butter.
- Cook over medium-high heat until thick and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- To lighten this dish up slightly, you can use half and half or milk in place of the heavy cream.
- Try adding pearl onions to the saucepan with the peas.
- For even more flavor, try adding 1/2 teaspoon of each onion powder and garlic powder, along with 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
- You can also use canned peas in place of frozen peas.
- If you prefer a sweeter taste, you can add more granulated sugar. Or, if you prefer to let the pea’s natural sweetness shine through, you can omit it completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1109IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
