Creamed Peas With Bacon Recipes

CREAMY PEAS WITH SHALLOTS AND BACON

Steps:

• In a large skillet on medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon onto a plate lined with paper towels. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of fat and keep reserve in a jar. Add garlic and shallots to remaining bacon fat and cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add heavy cream, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add frozen peas and cook until warmed through.
• Crumble bacon on top and garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately.

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!

CREAMY PASTA WITH SMOKED BACON AND PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted to a boil. Meanwhile, cut sliced bacon crosswise into thin slivers, or slice pancetta into julienne. Add pasta to boiling water and cook to taste.
• While pasta is cooking, place a large skillet over medium heat, and add 2 tablespoons olive oil and the butter. Add bacon or pancetta and a sprinkling of pepper, and fry until golden and crisp. Immediately add frozen peas and stir for a minute or two. Add crème fraîche or heavy cream and chopped mint.
• Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, and drain the pasta. Add pasta to the skillet and stir. Add lemon juice, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat. The mixture should be thick; if desired, a splash of the pasta water may be added to the sauce to thin it slightly. Add Parmesan and stir to mix. If desired, serve with a green salad.