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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!
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
Equipment
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
- ⅛ 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
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Side Dish
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After I found this recipe I will only make my cream peas this way, I love this recipe.
Dori, that’s awesome to hear! It’s always great finding a recipe that just works perfectly. So glad you’re loving it!
Our whole family loved em! A favorite!
So glad you loved them!
Delish! I used 2 cans of peas and just skipped the boiling step. Still came out amazing.
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!
Hi,
Never had… looks so good!!!
Can I replace the cream with almond milk?
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!
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.
So happy to hear that, Amber!
I am eager to try your recipe for Creamed Peas. Have you ever made this using canned peas, specifically Le Seur Peas?
Hi Lorie, I have not tried canned peas in this recipe. If you try it I would love to hear how it turns out!
I added kohlrabi and so good
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!!!
That sounds delicious Lynal!
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.
That sounds like a great combo, I hope this recipe brings back good memories for you!
Instead of using butter and flour, I used bacon grease and flour. Excellent flavor! Thank you for sharing!
Sounds great! You’re welcome, and thank YOU for sharing!