Creamed Peas
Smooth, creamy, and classic creamed peas cooked in a buttery roux aren't just for the holidays at grandma's house.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 2-3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 16 ounces frozen peas about 4 cups
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth.
- Add the milk and continue cooking over medium heat, whisking frequently, until the sauce has thickened.
- Add the peas and to the sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking and stirring until the peas are heated through, about 3 minutes more.
- If the sauce is too thick, gradually stir in more milk until it becomes your desired consistency. Taste and add additional salt and pepper, as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1108IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 2mg