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Creamed Peas
Creamed Peas are a classic side dish that combines easy preparation, down-home comfort, and deliciousness.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 373 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups half-and-half
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups frozen peas
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour until smooth, forming a roux.
- Gradually add the half-and-half, whisking continuously to prevent lumps, until mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the sauce, adjusting to taste.
- Stir in the frozen peas and continue to cook until the peas are heated through, about 5 minutes. Add more half-and-half to thin the sauce if needed.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
373kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
816mg
(34%)
Potassium
414mg
(12%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
4430IU
(89%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
167mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 373kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 816mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 4430IU | 89% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.