Description
Homemade creamed peas offer a classic side dish with nostalgic farmhouse charm. Luscious green peas bathed in rich cream sauce deliver comfort and simplicity for family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (950 ml) frozen peas
- 2 cups (470 ml) whole milk or half and half
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) unsalted butter
- 3 tbsps (45 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp white pepper or black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Sauce Foundation: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, creating a golden liquid base for the upcoming creamy texture.
- Roux Development: Whisk flour and garlic powder into the melted butter, creating a smooth mixture without any lumps, establishing a perfect thickening foundation.
- Liquid Integration: Gradually pour milk into the roux, stirring continuously to prevent burning. Allow the sauce to thicken and develop a silky consistency while seasoning with salt and pepper for depth of flavor.
- Vegetable Infusion: Introduce frozen peas into the sauce, ensuring complete coating and gentle warming. Incorporate heavy cream, stirring gently to create a luxurious, cohesive mixture that preserves the peas’ vibrant color and tender bite.
- Final Presentation: Transfer the creamed peas to a serving dish, garnishing with freshly cracked pepper, a delicate butter accent, and a sprinkle of finely chopped chives or dill. Serve immediately while the sauce remains warm and inviting, showcasing the dish’s rich, creamy elegance.
Notes
- Prevent Lumpy Roux: Whisk flour and garlic powder constantly and vigorously into melted butter to create a smooth, lump-free base for your sauce.
- Control Heat Carefully: Maintain medium heat throughout cooking to prevent milk from scorching and ensure a velvety sauce texture without burning.
- Optimize Vegetable Texture: Add frozen peas at the end of cooking to preserve their bright green color and prevent overcooking, keeping them tender and vibrant.
- Garnish for Maximum Impact: Finish the dish with fresh herbs and a touch of butter just before serving to elevate flavor and create a restaurant-quality presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg