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Creamed Peas

An old-fashioned, easy side dish recipe that's ready in just 10 minutes!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword canned creamed peas, creamed peas, easy side dish recipe, old fashioned creamed peas, sweet creamed peas
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 105.1kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook peas according to package instructions. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan or small skillet, melt butter over low heat. Whisk in flour, salt, and pepper until blended. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.
  • Gradually add cream, stirring for 1-2 minutes (or until thickened).
  • Stir in the peas; gently toss to coat in the cream sauce.

Notes

  • How to cook Le Sueur sweet peas or other canned peas: Empty the contents of the can into a saucepan (including the liquid in the can). Heat on the stovetop just to boiling; drain, and then use in the recipe as instructed. For the microwave, place the contents of the can in a microwave-safe bowl, cover, and heat for about 1 - 1 ½ minutes; drain, and use in the recipe as instructed.
  • Cook your peas to your desired level of doneness. If you like really soft peas, cook them longer. If you prefer crisp-tender, bright green peas, watch them closely and don't cook them for too long.
  • Gradually stream in the liquid as you stir the sauce. This will give the roux a chance to absorb the liquid slowly so that you have a smooth, lump-free sauce at the end.
  • To serve a larger family, double all of the ingredients.
  • Unsalted butter works fine in this recipe. Just season the white sauce with additional salt, to taste.
  • You can use frozen peas or canned peas. I prefer frozen peas, but if you'd like to use canned peas, you'll need about 2 cups of canned, drained peas that have been warmed or cooked.
  • Add some extra flavor to your white sauce with a dash of garlic powder, onion powder, or fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or basil.
  • Add sautéed onion or cooked baby pearl onions, sautéed mushrooms, cooked, chopped bacon, or frozen chopped carrots to the peas and toss with the cream sauce. Depending on how many extra veggies you add, you may need to double the amount of white sauce that you make.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of the recipe | Calories: 105.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.5g | Protein: 4.8g | Fat: 4.1g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.1g | Cholesterol: 11.5mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 156.6mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4.9g