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Creamed Peas
Creamy and perfectly seasoned, this homemade Creamed Peas recipe is ready in under 15 minutes! It’s made with simple ingredients including frozen peas, so it’s an easy side dish to prepare for holidays or any night of the week, and pairs well with just about everything.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 15 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Amy Flanigan📖 bellyfull
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- skillet
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until softened and translucent, stirring frequently, about ⏱️ 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for ⏱️ 30 seconds until fragrant.
garlic (, minced)2 cloves
2
Stir in the salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne. Then whisk in the flour until fully incorporated and no white streaks remain to create a roux, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn.
3
Slowly pour in the half-n-half and whisk to combine, making sure the roux isn't clumpy.
half-n-half (see note)2 cups
4
Add in the peas; cook, stirring frequently for about ⏱️ 4 minutes, or until sauce has thickened and peas are warmed through.
5
Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
6
Taste and adjust seasonings, if desired. Serve immediately while hot and still shiny with a little cracked black pepper and fresh chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
calories
235 kcal
fat Content
15 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
5 g
sugar Content
9 g
sodium Content
372 mg
protein Content
8 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
42 mg
carbohydrate Content
18 g
saturated Fat Content
9 g
unsaturated Fat Content
5 g
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