Creamed Garden Potatoes and Peas Recipe

Creamed Garden Potatoes and Peas Recipe Creamed Garden Potatoes and Peas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

New potatoes and peas are treated to a creamy sauce for this special side. —Jane Uphoff, Cunningham, Kansas

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Creamed Garden Potatoes and Peas Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 12 Servings
20 5 25

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen peas
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream

Directions

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-12 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, place peas and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in potatoes and peas; heat through. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup equals 156 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 345 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Creamed Garden Potatoes and Peas in Healthy Cooking April/May 2010, p32

Tip

Chopping Onions

I’ve found that the best way to chop onions with no tears is to place the cutting board on top of the stove and turn the vent fan on high. —Gloria D., Courtenay, British Columbia

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Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2012 by angelasandoval

Very good! I did double the onion as suggested by others. Next time I'll also cut the milk by about 1/2 c. to make it thicker. We thought it was a little too runny.

Reviewed on May. 26, 2012 by jujubean79

This recipe was pretty good, but I made some changes. I used steamable frozen peas so they could easily just be cooked in the microwave. I only made half the recipe (becuase it's just my husband & I) but I increased the onions. Also, I felt the cream sauce was a little bland...I added more salt, thyme & sage. When it was all done the dish was flavorful, creamy & sweet from the peas. Will definitely make again.

Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2012 by jkroll

Made half recipe only my husband and I but kept the onion amount the same. Used whole milk only. Very good.

Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2012 by SassyLacey

It was o.k. but too rich for my taste. It was too much trouble to make for it not to be any better than it was.

Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2012 by irishgrl67

This recipe was AMAZING!!!! I didn't have red potatoes on hand, but used Russets and the recipe was still Yummy. Even better the next day!!! A couple of small changes, didn't saute onions, but added green onion/scallion and added a tblspn or so of sugar.

Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2012 by DebbieP1204

I made this for Easter and everyone loved it. I did increase the chopped onions to 1/2 cup. I will definitely make again.

Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2012 by Cookiemaster13

I just finished making this to take with for Easter Dinner. Very tasty and easy to make.

Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2012 by bubbajimmy

Excellent recipe, I do prepare it differently. I cook the potatoes till they are just about done, then add the peas to the same pan. When both are done cooking, I drain them an set aside. In the same pan I make the sauce, when I get it mixed well, I add the potatoes/peas back into the pot and cook till thickened. Great dish one pan.

Reviewed on Apr. 05, 2012 by scrappycrafter

My mother also made this recipe, what a great side with ham. The difference is, we add green onions, and in those days, whole milk, now it's fat free half and half!

Reviewed on Apr. 05, 2012 by papermaker

We've had this recipe in our family for years - I use skim milk instead of the half and half and 2% milk. You really can't taste the difference. Also - small fresh garden onions are great - cooked slightly - and added to the creamed peas and potatoes.

 
 

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