Description
These Creamed Peas are rich, creamy, and ready in just 20 minutes. A simple, old-fashioned side dish made with frozen peas, butter, milk, and cream for the perfect holiday or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons Salted butter
- ½ cup Yellow onion (finely diced)
- 1 clove Garlic (pressed or minced)
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Whole milk
- ¼ cup Heavy cream
- 4 cups Frozen peas
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Thinly sliced green onion (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Run frozen peas under hot water in a strainer to partially thaw.
- In a large cast iron (or other heavy) skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in flour and cook 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly. Slowly whisk in milk and cream, whisking until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Add peas, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until peas are warmed through and sauce is creamy, about 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately, garnished with green onion if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 231
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg