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Creamed Peas Recipe
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Creamed Peas Recipe

Creamy, comforting, and ready in just 15 minutes, this creamed peas recipe is a nostalgic favorite made with frozen peas, garlic, onion, and a buttery parmesan sauce. The perfect quick side dish for holidays or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 235
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small sweet onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups half-n-half
  • 4 cups frozen baby peas, thawed and patted dry
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet for sautéing and simmering
  • whisk for making smooth roux and sauce
  • Measuring cups & spoons for accuracy

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  2. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne. Whisk in flour until smooth and no streaks remain, forming a roux.
  3. Slowly pour in half-n-half while whisking constantly. Let simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Add thawed peas. Stir and cook 4–5 minutes until heated through and sauce thickens.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Notes

For best results, use fresh grated Parmesan and don’t skip the salt. Thaw peas completely and pat them dry to prevent the sauce from getting watery.