Description
Fashioned Creamed Peas are a rich and nostalgic side dish made with green peas in a smooth, buttery cream sauce. A true comfort food favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually add warm milk while whisking until smooth and thickened.
- Stir in salt, pepper, and sugar if using.
- Add peas and simmer for 5-6 minutes until tender and coated in the sauce.
- Serve hot with your favorite main dishes.
Notes
- Use frozen peas for convenience and consistency.
- Add cooked bacon or ham for extra flavor.
- Substitute flour with cornstarch for gluten-free option.
- Make it vegan with plant-based milk and butter.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg