Description
Creamy comfort meets garden-fresh goodness in this classic Homemade Creamed Peas recipe, bringing nostalgic farmhouse flavors to your dinner table. Silky sauce and tender green peas combine for a simple side dish that connects you with wholesome, traditional American cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (10 ounces / 283 grams) frozen peas
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) whole milk
- 1 tablespoon (14 grams) butter
Seasoning:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Thickening Agent:
- 1 tablespoon (8 grams) all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare frozen garden peas according to package guidelines, ensuring even cooking.
- Select a small saucepan and melt butter gently over medium heat until completely liquefied.
- Sprinkle flour into the melted butter, incorporating salt and pepper, and whisk until mixture transforms into a smooth, uniform paste.
- Gradually stream milk into the butter-flour mixture, continuously stirring to prevent lumps from forming, and add sugar for subtle sweetness.
- Maintain consistent stirring while allowing the sauce to simmer and reduce, watching for thickening consistency (approximately 1-2 minutes).
- Carefully drain cooked peas, eliminating excess water to preserve their vibrant texture.
- Gently fold peas into the creamy sauce, ensuring complete coating and heating throughout before transferring to serving dish.
Notes
- Opt for fresh or frozen peas to ensure maximum flavor and nutritional value.
- Adjust butter quantity for a lighter version, using olive oil or a plant-based alternative for dietary preferences.
- Control sauce thickness by gradually adding milk and whisking consistently to prevent lumps.
- Enhance flavor with herbs like mint or chives for an extra layer of freshness and complexity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 94 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 132 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 11 mg