Amish Creamed Peas Recipe
Cooked sweet peas in a creamy sauce make a comforting and tasty side dish.
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. butter (4 Tbsp.)
- 1/4 c. all-purpose flour (3 Tbsp.)
- 2 c. milk (or half and half)
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
(or garlic powder), optional
- 4 c. fresh or frozen peas (2 - 12oz. pkg.)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour.1/4 c. butter (4 Tbsp.), 1/4 c. all-purpose flour (3 Tbsp.)
- Slowly pour in the milk, while whisking. Add the seasonings, keep whisking, and cook until it is creamy and thickened.2 c. milk (or half and half), 1 tsp. sugar, 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. black pepper, 1/2 tsp. onion powder (or garlic powder), optional
- Cook the peas according to package instructions and add to the creamed sauce. (If there's a lot of liquid with the cooked peas, you will want to drain it before adding them to the sauce.) Stir together and heat.4 c. fresh or frozen peas (2 - 12oz. pkg.)
- Serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Notes
Instead of cooking the peas separately, you can cook the thawed peas in the cream sauce, although you will need to keep stirring them.
I used 2 (12 oz.) pkg. of frozen steamable peas. Cooked them in the package in the microwave and then added them to the sauce.
I like to sprinkle paprika over the top before serving.
This recipe makes a big batch, feel free to halve the recipe.
Can also use drained, canned peas if desired.
*Nutrition is approximate.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 196mgPotassium: 394mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1187IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 2mg
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