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 Apr. 05, 2012 by onenonblonde

In my family, we have been preparing this dish for years and years. We always have both spring peas and 'creamer potatoes' in our different kitchen gardens. We like it with a little parm and a lotta dill. I'm lucky~those are two of my Top Ten spring vegetables, just below tomatoes and just above swiss chard.

Reviewed on Apr. 05, 2012 by mommystallyho

This recipe, with a few alterations, was a recipe my mother-in-law introduced me to when I was newly married to her son. She said it was his favorite. Just the other night over dinner he was commenting that I need to make it again. Then I get this e-mail from TasteofHome :) Looks like he is going to be enjoying his favorite dish real soon.

Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2012 by clj458

This is a recipe I remember my Mother made when I was a child and brings back many fond memories. I had not made this recipe since I've been an adult. Thank you for sharing!

Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2012 by fredaevans

This is one of those simple recipes that 'defines' the term "Comfort Food.

Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2012 by annsway1

This is one of my all-time favorites for spring. My dishwasher in broken so I add the peas and onion after boiling the potatoes a few minutes, then make a roux and add to one pot,stir well and add milks. Great!

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2011 by wildviolet

This is a classic. Have been eating this since I was a child. Loved the idea of dill, tasted great! I like to add chicken bullion to add flavor, and any other herbs I have on hand.

Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2010 by MrsMetz

I used this white sauce to smother peas and carrots instead of potatoes. It was absolutely delicious even with 1% milk and white whole wheat flour. It got rave reviews and no one had any idea it wasn't my regular high fat sauce!

Reviewed on Apr. 05, 2010 by orion88

Whole family liked this side dish. I used 2 cups of 1% milk instead of 2%. Its also good with a little grated parmesan cheese on top.

Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2010 by cheriwinkle

Excellent recipe!! Cream sauce is slightly thick, but very rich and creamy. Next time I plan to try 2 cups 1% milk and 1 cup FF evap. milk to see if I can keep the rich creamy taste and reduce the calories and fat a little more. I rarely make creamed peas/potatoes because of the fat and calories. We can 'splurge' with this recipe a little more often!

 
 

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