Description
Homemade creamed peas bring nostalgic farmhouse comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen. Silky cream sauce envelops tender green peas, creating a classic side dish that delivers pure comfort and simplicity to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups frozen peas
- 2 cups whole milk or half and half
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter
Thickening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon white pepper or black pepper
Optional Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare a medium saucepan and initiate the sauce-making process by gently liquefying butter over medium heat, allowing it to transform into a smooth, golden base for the upcoming creamy creation.
- Introduce flour and garlic powder to the melted butter, whisking meticulously to craft a silky roux. Ensure the mixture remains uniform and free from any stubborn lumps, creating a foundational thickening agent.
- Gradually stream milk into the roux, maintaining consistent stirring to prevent scorching. Monitor the sauce as it gradually metamorphoses, thickening and developing a velvety consistency. Season with salt and pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
- Fold frozen peas into the developing sauce, ensuring each emerald green sphere becomes completely enrobed. Allow the vegetables to warm through, absorbing the luxurious cream sauce while maintaining their vibrant color and tender texture.
- Enhance the dish’s decadence by incorporating heavy cream, stirring gently to integrate. Taste and recalibrate seasoning, adjusting salt and pepper to achieve a perfectly balanced flavor harmony.
- Transfer the creamed peas to a serving dish, adorning with a sprinkle of freshly cracked pepper, a delicate pat of butter, and a scattering of finely chopped chives or dill for a burst of herbal freshness. Present immediately while the sauce remains gloriously warm and inviting.
Notes
- Transforming frozen peas into a luxurious side dish requires just a few simple techniques and pantry staples.
- Creamy sauces build flavor through gradual layering, starting with melted butter and ending with perfectly seasoned vegetables.
- Whisking consistently prevents lumps and ensures a silky smooth texture that clings beautifully to each tender green pea.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg