Creamed Peas

Name: Creamed Peas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon sugar

"I can still taste these wonderful peas in Mama's delicious white sauce. Our food was pretty plain during the week, so I thought this white sauce made the peas 'extra fancy' and fitting for a Sunday meal."

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon sugar

Directions

Cook peas according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk and sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Drain peas; stir into the sauce and heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 110 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 271mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Creamed Peas in Reminisce Extra October 1994

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Reenwad

Mar 15, 2018

Why is this listed under "low carb" recipes? Not even close to being low carb!
Lynn

Sep 2, 2017

This is a great basic recipe. However, I like to slice and caramelize onions and garlic in brown sugar, then add the other ingredients. And instead of flour, which makes it taste pasty, I mix a really big tablespoon on cornstarch in with the milk. It thickens it up much better than flour. Bring it to a boil and let it sit for a minute and serve it over mashed sweet potatoes.
PrplMonky5

Apr 1, 2017

These were pretty tasty. I think it could have possibly used just a tad more sugar, but perhaps the peas I had just weren't the sweet kind. I'd make this side dish again (it was very easy), but maybe try to tweak the sauce just a tad.
Pat Bonanno

Mar 2, 2016

All I can say about these peas is Yummy!
SanditheCat

Aug 24, 2015

We loved this. The only thing I did differently was not precook the peas. I defrosted them completely and then added them when the white sauce had thickened.
kate28

Jul 25, 2015

Taste Great! So easy to make!
SheChav

Apr 4, 2015

I've never enjoyed sweet peas so much! The ease of the recipe was a big bonus. Used F/F half and half instead of milk and it worked just fine.
layla noel

Jul 13, 2014

I got this recipe in a TOH book. I've been making this for many years. My husband loves it when I make it. His favorite meal is creamy meatloaf, homemade mashed potatoes, and these yummy peas. I also make a blueberry cobbler for dessert.
CamilleTheCook

Jul 10, 2014

First time ever making creamed peas and they turned out so good! Great, quick and easy side dish. Served it with salmon patties made from the fish my husband caught yesterday in the San Juans . . . .
susnan

Apr 14, 2014

This is an excellent dish. Easy and delicious. I added red potatoes (quartered and cooked) and used canned peas.