Creamed Peas Recipe

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!

Prep: 5min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 183 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 324 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, unSaturated Fat 4 g, servingSize 1 serving

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)

Instruction:

1. Melt butter over medium high heat in a medium sized saucepan.
2. Whisk the flour and garlic powder (if using) into the butter until incorporated and smooth.
3. 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.
4. Add the peas and cook, stirring frequently, until the peas are heated through, about 4 minutes.
5. Stir in heavy cream and check for seasonings.
6. Garnish with additional pepper, butter, fresh chopped chives or dill. Serve and enjoy!

Easy Creamed Peas

This Creamed Peas Recipe comes together quickly and so easily — the perfect holiday side dish!

Total: 15min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 161 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 225 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups frozen peas

Instruction:

1. In a medium pot, melt butter. Whisk in flour until smooth.
2. Add milk and cook over medium heat, whisking often, until smooth and thickened. Stir in salt and peas, cooking over medium heat until peas are heated through. Adjust seasonings to taste (salt, and pepper or other herbs or spices if desired).

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FAQ

What is a cream pea?

What can I add to canned peas for flavor?

What are lady cream peas?

What are the different types of cream peas?

• Blackeye peas, crowder peas, field peas, and Lady Cream peas are varieties of the same species commonly called “cowpeas” or “Southern peas”
• Like blackeye peas, crowder, and field peas are ideal for soul food dishes.