Name: Creamed Peas Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ((¼ stick)); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups half-and-half; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 20 ounces frozen peas

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This cozy Creamed Peas recipe is so easy to make, with just a few basic ingredients and about 10 minutes on the stovetop. Sweet, buttery peas simmer in a lightly-seasoned cream sauce until they’re warm and ready to eat. It’s a great side dish for comforting meals and holiday feasts alike!

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Why We Love This Creamed Peas Recipe

These old-fashioned creamed peas are a Thanksgiving classic. Bright, flavorful peas in a creamy and slightly sweet sauce is the perfect easy side dish to add to your holiday table.

Quick. This recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and utilizes frozen peas to save time.
Creamy. Half-and-half thickened with flour creates a rich and creamy sauce.
Healthy. These peas are a great source of protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium!

Variations on Cream Peas

You can sauté some onions, mushrooms, carrots, or bacon and add them to the peas. Potatoes also pair well, but be sure to chop them into bite-sized pieces and boil until fork-tender before adding.

You can also add a tablespoon or two of cream cheese for an even thicker creamed pea sauce, and some garlic powder, onion powder, or dried herbs for more flavor.

Peas in white cream sauce in a dutch oven.

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How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover creamed peas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a saucepan set over medium-low heat or in the microwave at 50% power in 30-second increments until warmed through.

I do not recommend freezing these peas, as the sauce will separate once thawed.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these tasty creamed peas with holiday favorite mains, like Thanksgiving turkey, beef tenderloin, rack of lamb, prime rib, or honey baked ham. They’ll fit right in with the rest of the Thanksgiving sides!

Creamed peas in white sauce in a black bowl with a spoon.

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Recipe Card

Creamed Peas Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Prep: 5

Cook: 10

Total: 15

Servings:

Author: Becky Hardin

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Grab some peas, a few pantry ingredients, and you'll have these cozy creamed peas ready in just 15 minutes!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Ingredients

▢ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick)
▢ 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
▢ 2 cups half-and-half
▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
▢ 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
▢ 20 ounces frozen peas

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, sprinkle over the flour and whisk to combine.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Slowly whisk in the half-and-half until combined. Whisk in the salt, pepper, and sugar.
2 cups half-and-half, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Bring the mixture to a low simmer and cook until the mixture can coat the back of a spoon, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the peas and continue to cook until they are warmed through.
20 ounces frozen peas
Serve immediately.

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Becky’s Tips

In place of the half-and-half, you can use whole milk or heavy cream.
If using canned peas, drain and rinse thoroughly and add only during the last few minutes of cooking to keep them from turning mushy.
If your peas are too thick, stir in a little milk or chicken broth, a tablespoon at a time, until thinned. If they’re too thin, stir in a little heavy cream.

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 186mgPotassium: 257mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 844IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

How to Make Creamed Peas Step by Step

Make the Roux: In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, sprinkle over 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and whisk to combine.

Add the Cream: Slowly whisk in 2 cups of half-and-half until combined. Whisk in ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.

Stir in the Peas: Bring the mixture to a low simmer and cook until the mixture can coat the back of a spoon, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in 20 ounces of frozen peas and continue to cook until they are warmed through. Serve immediately.