Creamed Field Peas Recipes

CREAMED PEAS

Steps:

• Melt butter over medium high heat in a medium sized saucepan.
• Whisk the flour and garlic powder (if using) into the butter until incorporated and smooth.
• Slowly whisk in the milk and cook, stirring frequently, over medium high heat until the mixture has thickened, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the peas and cook, stirring frequently, until the peas are heated through, about 4 minutes.
• Stir in heavy cream and check for seasonings.
• Garnish with additional pepper, butter, fresh chopped chives or dill. Serve and enjoy!

OLD-FASHIONED CREAMED PEAS

Steps:

• Cook peas according to package instructions. I prefer this method. In a small saucepan, boil a small amount of salted water (approximately 4 cups). Pour the boiling water over the frozen peas just until they are covered. You may not need all the water. Let sit for 3 to 5 minutes or until cooked.
• In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add flour and stir until smooth. Let cook for additional 30 seconds to remove raw flour taste.
• Over medium heat, slowly add in half and half to the butter/flour mixture while constantly whisking. Bring to a boil while constantly whisking, and let boil for approximately three minutes until it thickens.
• Add salt and pepper to the sauce.
• Drain the peas, and add to the white sauce; stir. Cover with a lid and cook until the peas are hot and the sauce is creamy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
• Taste, add more salt and pepper if needed.

CREAMED FIELD PEAS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring peas and water to cover to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer until peas are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain.
• In same saucepan, cook bacon and onion over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp and onion is translucent. Stir in cream, and cook until reduced by half.
• Stir in peas, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until peas are well coated and mixture is thick, about 10 minutes.

CREAMED PEAS

Steps:

• Cook peas according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk and sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Drain peas; stir into the sauce and heat through.