A creamy, comforting side dish is only minutes away! These Creamed Peas are made from frozen peas, making this recipe not only easy enough for a holiday, but also for a weeknight dinner.
If you love these Creamed Peas, you’ll also love this Pea Salad!
I often struggle with side dishes, simply because by the time I’ve put time and effort into dinner, I don’t want to spend a lot more time or effort on a side dish.
But when the side dish is as easy as these Creamed Peas? Sign me up.
They really only take 15 minutes to make. And everyone loves them. Plus, they are perfect for holidays. These Creamed Peas are a winner!
Ingredients
- Butter: I use unsalted butter. If you use salted butter, you’ll want to cut back on the added salt slightly.
- Flour: This will help to thicken up the sauce.
- Half and Half: I found that full cream was too rich and thick but milk was not enough. Half and half is the perfect balance!
- Peas: I just use frozen peas. You don’t need to thaw or cook them first – I add them in frozen.
- Sugar: The sugar will help to bring out the sweetness. You could leave this out if desired, but I like the little bit of extra sweetness.
- Salt and Pepper: These are both for seasoning and flavor.
- Garlic Powder: This adds just a little bit of garlic flavor.
- Cream Cheese: If your cream cheese is at room temperature, it will melt into the peas easier.
How to Make Creamed Peas
STEP 1: Melt the butter in a saucepan. Then whisk in the flour. Let it cook together for a minute.
STEP 2: Whisk in the half and half. Continue to cook, whisking often, until the mixture starts to thicken.
STEP 3: Add the peas. Remember – no need to thaw them first!
STEP 4: Stir this all together until the peas are thawed completely.
STEP 5: Season the peas with the sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
STEP 6: Add the cubes of cream cheese. Continue to stir until the cream cheese is melted and mixed in completely. Serve the peas warm.
Tips and Tricks
The mixture will continue to thicken as it cools. If it does get too thick, you can add in a few splashes of milk or half and half.
You can also adjust the seasonings or add additional seasoning to give them extra flavor.
You can also make these ahead of time and then reheat when it’s time to serve them. Again, you may have to add some additional liquid to thin them out a bit.
More Favorite Side Dishes
Slow Cooker Carrots
Corn Casserole
Broccoli Salad
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Creamed Peas
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 3 1/2 cups frozen peas
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and let the mixture cook for a minute.2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour
- Whisk in the half and half. Let the mixture cook until it just starts to thicken.1 1/2 cups half and half
- Stir in the peas, and cook for 3-4 minutes to let the peas thaw.3 1/2 cups frozen peas
- Season with the sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.2 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Add the cream cheese and continue to cook, stirring, until the cream cheese is melted and smooth.2 ounces cream cheese
- Serve the peas warm.
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