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Creamed Peas and Potatoes

Creamed Peas and Potatoes are a versatile side dish with vibrant crisp peas and tender potatoes. Creamy comfort food at its finest!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 394 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6-8 red potatoes
  • 3-4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-2 cups fresh or frozen peas (if using fresh peas, see recipe notes)

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, boil potatoes in salted water until fork tender, approximately 10-15 minutes depending on the size of your potato cubes. You don't want them overdone or they will get mushy. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a medium-sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  3. Slowly add flour, stirring, until mixture becomes doughy (you may not need all the flour).
  4. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly until mixture becomes smooth and creamy. You want it to be a gravy consistency. Add more milk if it seems too thick. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  5. Add peas and bring to a slight simmer.
  6. Carefully stir potatoes into creamy mixture until potatoes are covered.
  7. Pour creamed peas and potatoes into a serving dish to serve.

Notes

  • If using fresh peas, follow these steps to blanch the peas before using them in this recipe:
  • Prepare a pot of boiling water. 
  • Shell the fresh peas while waiting for water to boil.
  • Add peas to boiling water and boil for 90 seconds.
  • Remove peas from boiling water and add them to the cream sauce in this recipe (step 5). If preparing the peas ahead, cool the peas by plunging them in a bowl of ice water. Drain and keep refrigerated until ready to use. After peas are drained and dried, they can also be frozen for later use.

Nutrition Information

Calories 394kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 161mg (7%) Potassium 1623mg (46%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 660IU (13%) Vitamin C 42mg (47%) Calcium 112mg (11%) Iron 3.2mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 394

% Daily Value*

Calories 394kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 161mg 7%
Potassium 1623mg 35%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 660IU 13%
Vitamin C 42mg 47%
Calcium 112mg 11%
Iron 3.2mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.