Creamed Peas Recipe
Discover the perfect creamed peas recipe for a quick, delicious side dish ready in under 15 minutes. Its rich, velvety sauce and the pop of sweet peas, is sure to wow everyone. Don't wait any longer – give it a try and treat yourself to a culinary delight today!
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 4 cups frozen peas
Instructions
- Start by heating a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add butter and allow it to melt completely.
- Stir in the flour and whisk continuously to ensure it combines well with the butter without forming lumps.
- Add the salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder.
- Gradually pour in the milk, continuing to whisk to maintain a smooth mixture.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and watch as it begins to thicken. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the peas, whether they're fresh or frozen. If you're using fresh peas, cook them separately for a few minutes before adding.
- Add the cream and stir.
- Continue to cook, stirring often, until the peas are heated through and coated in the creamy sauce. This should take approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Once the peas are tender and the sauce has reached your desired consistency, remove the pan from heat.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve warm.
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Notes
For a smoother sauce, sift your flour before adding it to eliminate any clumps.Cook the flour-butter mixture (roux) until it's a light golden color to remove the raw flour taste without over-browning.Heat the milk before adding it to the roux to integrate more easily and reduce the chances of lump formation.Taste and season in stages; starting with less salt and gradually adding more allows you to control the overall flavor and prevent over-seasoning.If your sauce is too thick, thin it out by adding milk a tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is achieved. Conversely, if it's too thin, cook longer to reduce or add a bit more flour to thicken.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g
