Dad’s Creamed Peas & Pearl Onions

Name: Dad's Creamed Peas & Pearl Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes
Ingredients: 5 cups frozen peas (about 20 ounces), thawed and drained; 2 cups frozen pearl onions (about 9 ounces), thawed and drained; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 cup sour cream; 10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 3/4 cup salted cashews

When I was growing up, it was a family tradition to make creamed peas with pearl onions for every Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. My dad would not be a happy camper if he didn't see this dish on the table. It was his favorite! I made it for my own family while our kids were growing up; my daughter now makes this dish for her family. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Ingredients

5 cups frozen peas (about 20 ounces), thawed and drained
2 cups frozen pearl onions (about 9 ounces), thawed and drained
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup sour cream
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup salted cashews

Directions

In a large skillet, combine the first 7 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until onions are tender and most of liquid is evaporated, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream. Top with bacon and cashews.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 322 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 783mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 7g fiber), 14g protein.

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Corwin44

May 10, 2020

Delicious! I cut this recipe in half b/c I was only serving three. I used 12 oz bad of peas, almost half a bag of (12 oz) pearl onions. I did use the full amount of seasoning and added rosemary. I used One 1/4 cup sourcream and 2 tablespoons cream. It was really good. I served with homemade fried chicken, Mac and cheese, and melon. I usually make my fried chicken with greens (collard or mustard) but my husband hates greens and really liked these peas.
wendy

Dec 26, 2019

This is a very nice side dish. Made it for Christmas. Only used three cups of peas. Substituted sausage crumbled (frozen), add them in with the main seven ingredients. Also not a big fan of sour cream, but I did have some in the house, so I used half sour cream and half regular cream. Turned out great. Made it in advance and warmed up later in a 350 oven for a little over 20 minutes. Thank you for sharing.
April F

Nov 26, 2018

This recipe is so delicious! I made this for a Memorial Day cookout, and there was almost nothing left of it after everyone ate their fill. The only trouble I had was finding the frozen pearl onions, but wow are they delicious. It was worth heading to a second store to find them. I highly recommend this and am planning to make it again.