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Creamed Peas Recipe
Creamed peas made with frozen peas, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, milk, and herbs. Easy to make and ready in 20 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 262 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen peas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced, or 1 tbsp garlic powder
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- 8 oz cream cheese cubed, use light
- 1/3 cup milk 2% or whole
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese low fat or fat free
- 3 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tsp chili flakes or to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the peas and stir frequently until thawed.
- Stir in the garlic, salt, and pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add in cream cheese, milk, and mix until fully combined about 2-3 minutes.
- Over medium heat, stir in shredded cheese and cook until all cheese melts and you get a thicker consistency. About 3-4 minutes. Then remove from heat.
- Serve and garnish with chopped parsley and chili flakes, if desired Enjoy!
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Notes
- You may use other veggies if you don't like peas. Try mixed veggies or corn.
- Cream cheese: use light or fat-free cream cheese.
- Milk: you may use dairy-free milk but we prefer 2% which is what we used.
- Fresh garlic can be replaced with garlic powder
- Use light or fat-free shredded cheddar cheese.
- Store leftovers in a container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You may freeze for later use. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the microwave.
- Use any oil you prefer.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
199mg
(8%)
Potassium
300mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1246IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
126mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 199mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1246IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.