Creamed Peas

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.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 200kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

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.

Notes

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

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