Creamed Peas Recipe

5 from 2 votes

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.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

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.

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.