Creamed Peas

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5 from 9 votes

Grandma's old fashioned cream peas recipe is ready in just 10 minutes!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword canned creamed peas, cream peas, cream peas recipe, creamed peas, creamed peas recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings people

Calories 105.1kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed (or about 2 cups canned peas, drained)
1 tablespoon salted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup whole milk, half-and-half, or heavy cream

Instructions

Cook the peas according to the package directions. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan or small skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Whisk in the flour, salt, and pepper until blended. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually stream in the cream, stirring until thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes.
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.

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