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Creamed peas are a cozy side dish with tender peas in an easy cream sauce. This recipe is a classic for good reason, it’s delicious and, dare I say, easy-peasy!

Creamed peas with a pat of butter in a bowl

Ingredient Tips For Creamed Peas

  • Green Peas: My preference is frozen peas since they’re on hand. If using fresh English peas, simmer them for 7 to 8 minutes, or until tender before making the cream sauce.
  • Cream Sauce: This sauce starts with a flour and butter roux. Use either half and half for a richer flavor or whole milk mixed with heavy cream.
  • Seasonings: I keep it simple with a pinch of dill (optional) and a generous amount of salt and pepper. You can add extra seasonings like onion powder or even fresh herbs like parsley if you’d like.

Variations

  • mix the peas with cooked potatoes
  • stir in chopped ham (or bacon)
  • cooked pearl onions (boil them a few minutes before adding to the peas)
  • cooked carrot slices

Creamed peas are the perfect side dish to serve with ham or even Thanksgiving turkey and are also great next to meatloaf or pork chops. Creamed peas are delicious over salmon patties as well!

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Creamed Peas

Peas are cooked in a creamy, savory sauce to create this flavorful, easy side dish!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

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Ingredients  

  • 3 cups frozen peas thawed
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter divided
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • teaspoon dried dill optional
  • ¾ cup light cream or as needed

Instructions 

  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil and add peas. Simmer 3 minutes. Drain well.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and seasonings and cook 1 minute.
  • Whisk in cream and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add peas and cook until heated through.
  • Mix the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in and serve warm.

Notes

Leftover Creamed Peas will last up to 4 days if stored in an airtight container in the fridge. 
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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

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
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    1. Dori, that’s awesome to hear! It’s always great finding a recipe that just works perfectly. So glad you’re loving it!

  1. I used a 2lb bag of frozen peas and did 4X the rest of the ingredients except for the garlic I only doubled that. They are so good and I know my nephew that also loves peas will enjoy these! Thank you for the recipe!5 stars

    1. I haven’t tried it so I can’t say for sure Myriam, but I think that should work just fine! It will change the flavor slightly and may be a little less creamy but I am sure will still be delicious! If you try it I would love to hear how it turns out!

      1. Just made these last night, used Almond Milk, Original…not flavored…omg, came out great. I enjoyed using a little dried dill weed as suggested…nice add!!
        This will be our tried and true recipe.5 stars

  2. I am eager to try your recipe for Creamed Peas. Have you ever made this using canned peas, specifically Le Seur Peas?

    1. Hi Lorie, I have not tried canned peas in this recipe. If you try it I would love to hear how it turns out!

  3. My husband makes this all the time!! The difference is that he makes 6 hard-boiled eggs & dices them, and adds them to the creamed peas!! He then serves it over white toast!! It’s EXCELLENT for breakfast!! Please try it!!!5 stars

  4. I intend to try this recipe as I love creamed peas. There was a time when I was just learning to cook for my future husband, that you were able to buy in the freezer section creamed peas with pearl onions. They were our favorite side dish. Then you couldn’t find them any longer. This was back around 1973-74. My husband is now gone but I am going to try this recipe and add pearl onions to them.

  5. Instead of using butter and flour, I used bacon grease and flour. Excellent flavor! Thank you for sharing!5 stars