Creamed Peas
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Creamed peas is a deliciously hearty comfort food side dish that only takes a few minutes to make and big family hit!
This simple creamed peas recipe is a classic dish frequently served with homestyle dinners like spatchcock chicken, pot roast, and baked potatoes.
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Creamed Peas
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Why you’ll love this recipe
📌 Pure comfort food! This recipe is creamy, delicious, and comforting down to the soul.
📌 Super easy to make, get it on the table in about 20 minutes.
📌 A great way to add more green to your diet.
Ingredients
- Peas – Frozen green sweet peas. It is not necessary to thaw them before beginning.
- Butter – I’m partial to salted butter, but unsalted is also fine.
- Flour – All purpose flour.
- Milk – Whole milk.
- Cream – Heavy cream (also sometimes called whipping cream).
- Sugar – Granulated white sugar.
- Seasonings – Salt and pepper.
Step-by-step directions
⭐ First, melt butter on the stove top, then add the peas and cook until they have heated through. Stir gently so as not to mash the peas.
⭐ Next, sprinkle in the flour, mix well and continue to cook.
⭐ Then, stir in the milk and cream. Bring to a gentle simmer and stir until thickened.
⭐ Finally, add the sugar and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.
Preparation
Can you make homemade creamed peas ahead of time?
This can be made a few days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stove-top on low heat, or in the microwave on high heat in 30 second increments.
Stir in additional milk as needed while reheating.
Can I use frozen peas?
Yes, this recipe is best when made with frozen peas. Canned peas tend to be too mushy. Fresh peas will work but you’ll want to boil to soften them before adding to this recipe.
How do you make it gluten free?
Swap the flour for corn starch to make this recipe gluten free. You’ll want to mix the corn starch with equal parts starch and cool water to create a slurry before adding it to the hot pot.
Storage and leftovers
How long do creamed peas last?
Leftovers will keep for 3 – 4 days in a sealed container in the refrigerator. If the dish was kept out at room temperature longer than two hours, leftovers should be disposed of as they can harbor harmful bacteria.
Can you freeze it?
Yes, allow the peas to cool, then put in a freezer safe sealed container. Make sure to leave headspace for expansion.
Defrost in the refrigerator and reheat on the stove-top on low heat, or in the microwave on high heat in 30 second increments. Stir in additional milk as needed while reheating.
Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions
✅ Bulk it up with sweet onion and/or diced bell pepper.
✅ Use corn starch instead of flour to do a gluten free version.
✅ Skip the sugar for a less sweet recipe.
✅ Add cooked bacon bits or diced ham for some protein.
Serving suggestions
This recipe is absolute comfort food and perfectly suited to be served with parmesan crusted chicken, homemade mashed potatoes, and butter garlic roasted carrots.
For dessert some orange fluff salad or a piece of peanut butter fudge.
More delicious side dish recipes
- Air fryer red potatoes
- Fried cabbage with bacon
- Cheesy broccoli casserole
- Creamed corn recipe
- See all our easy side dishes!
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Tools we love
- Enameled cast iron pot – This pot is amazing and can be used on the stove top or in the oven. I use mine almost daily.
- White serving bowls – Love a simple serving dish! This one is perfect for holiday meals.
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How to Make Creamed Peas
Creamed Peas
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium sized pan, then add the peas and cook until they have heated through. Stir gently so as not to mash the peas.
- Sprinkle in the flour, mix well and continue to cook for a couple of minutes.
- Stir in the milk and cream. Bring to a gentle simmer and stir until thickened.
- Add the sugar and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
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These creamed peas make for the BEST side dish to almost any dish! So creamy and delicious!
My mother in law LOVED these! Thank you so much.
Now this is how to eat peas!! Even some of my kids thought they were delicious!! So creamy & tasty!
family loved them, thanks!
so good! made them with dinner tonight. thanks!
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