A warm side dish for any Sunday lunch or holiday occasion is creamed peas! Peas are cooked in a creamy butter sauce.
This simple favorite (Creamed Peas) is well-known for a reason—delectable it’s and, dare I say it, simple-peasy!
What exactly are cream peas?
Because they elevate every dish, we adore creating creamed peas.
Tender peas are cooked in a simple, creamy sauce with herbs in this dish. They are easy to prepare and reheat.
Ingredients for creamed peas
PEAS If fresh peas are available, they’ll taste fantastic, but they can be difficult to locate. Instead, try using frozen peas (which is what I typically do) in this recipe!
Fresh peas require a little more time to cook than dried ones. Before serving, make sure they are tender.
CORN SAUCE This recipe is definitely one to keep because of the flour, cream, seasonings, and some butter.
Variations
We have some suggestions for improving them! Include any of the next.
- potatoes
- ham (or bacon)
- sliced cooked carrots
- pearl onions
If desired, sprinkle cheese grated over the creamed peas.
Leftovers
- In a sealed container, peas can be stored in the refrigerator for about 4 days. Serve after reheating in the microwave.
- Pour chilled creamed peas into zippered bags, mark the outside with the date, and freeze for up to six months.
Creamed Peas
This tasty, simple side dish is made by simmering peas in a creamy, savory sauce.
| ten minutes to prepare
10 minutes for cooking twenty minutes in total servings: Six portions |
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen peas thawed
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ tablespoons flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon dried dill optional
- ¾ cup light cream or as needed
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Peas are added to a small pot of boiling water. 3 minutes of simmering Good drainage
- In a small pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Cook for one minute after adding the flour and spices.
- The cream is whisked in once the mixture is simmering at medium heat. When peas are ready, add them and heat thoroughly.
- Butter the mixture, then heated serve.
Notes
Creamed pea leftovers can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition information
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 152 | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 852IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg