Here’s a classic, creamy, and comforting creamed peas recipe—perfect as a side for meats, chicken, or even toast:
🌱 Creamed Peas
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (or cream for richer version)
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- 1 small onion or shallot, finely chopped (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook the peas:
- If using fresh peas, boil for 3–4 minutes until tender, then drain.
- If frozen, thaw or cook according to package instructions.
- Make the cream sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Optional: sauté onion or shallot until soft.
- Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Add milk:
- Slowly whisk in milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Cook until thickened (about 3–5 minutes).
- Combine peas and sauce:
- Stir peas into the sauce.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Cook 2–3 more minutes until heated through.
- Serve:
- Hot as a side dish with roasted meats, chicken, or ham.
💡 Tips
- For extra richness, use half-and-half or cream instead of milk.
- Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for a cheesy twist.
- You can mash a few peas into the sauce for a thicker, smoother texture.
I can also give a quick skillet version, garlic herb creamed peas, or a southern-style cream peas with bacon version if you want 🍃.
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