Creamed Peas

Creamed Peas is a comforting and classic side dish that transforms humble frozen peas into a velvety, savory delight. This quick and easy recipe combines tender peas with a rich, homemade cream sauce made from a simple roux of butter and flour, elevated with milk, heavy cream, and a touch of garlic and onion powder for depth of flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's the perfect accompaniment to savory mains like roasted chicken or meatloaf. Whether for a weeknight dinner or holiday feast, these creamed peas are a crowd-pleasing way to add elegance and flavor to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the frozen peas and cook for 2-3 minutes, until tender but still vibrant. Drain the peas and set aside.

Step 2

In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to form a roux. This eliminates the raw taste of the flour.

Step 3

Gradually whisk in the milk, about 1/4 cup at a time, ensuring it is fully incorporated before adding more to avoid lumps. Stir in the heavy cream for extra richness.

Step 4

Continue cooking the sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.

Step 6

Add the cooked peas to the sauce and gently fold them in until they are evenly coated and heated through, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a side dish, garnished with additional black pepper or freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(671.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	850.7

Total Fat 50.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 144.0mg	0%
Sodium 1316.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.0g	0%
Total Sugars 30.1g
Protein 27.5g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 399.1mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 1202.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.7%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 33.4%