Creamed Peas Recipe

Overhead view of creamed peas in a Dutch Oven.

Creamed peas is a versatile, frugal, and easy side dish that combines sweet peas with a decadent cream sauce. This classic comes together in about 5 minutes and never disappoints. You can make this standard recipe or add chicken, mushroom, potato, onion, etc., to your liking.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 1

Cook Time: 4

Total Time: 5

Servings: Servings

Calories: 413kcal

Author: Carolyn Thomas

Cost: Varies

Equipment

Saucepan
Whisk

Ingredients

4 Cups Fresh Peas frozen or freeze-dried works, too
3 Tablespoons Butter
3 Tablespoons Flour
2 Cups Cream or half and half
1 Dash Salt and Pepper
1 Dash Nutmeg optional

Instructions

Melt butter in a medium pot. Once butter is melted completely, whisk in flour until smooth. Cook for 2 minutes.
Add milk/cream and cook, whisking often, until a smooth and thick cream sauce forms. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
Stir in peas, cooking over medium heat until peas are fully cooked or defrosted. Add salt, black pepper, and nutmeg if using. Adjust seasonings as needed.
Store leftover creamed peas in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat them in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. You might need to add a bit of milk or cream to thin the sauce.

Notes

Tips for the Best Creamed Peas:

Do Not Use Canned Peas - Many recipes call for canned peas, which often result in a mushy texture. Instead, use fresh, frozen or freeze-dried peas. Likewise, even fresh peas cook fast, so be mindful not to overcook them.

Do Not Skip the Cream - You can use some milk in place of cream, but no more than half. Using all milk won’t yield the same creamy and flavorful results.

Experiment with Mix-Ins - Creamed peas complement a variety of flavors. Feel free to add cooked potatoes or chicken, or sautéd onions or mushrooms.

Optional Seasonings - A pinch of nutmeg or onion powder is optional, but a nice touch. A garnish of fresh herbs such as thyme, mint, dill or rosemary can also brighten the flavor of this dish.

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