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Creamed Potatoes and Peas
This Creamed Potatoes and Peas recipe is a classic side dish of potatoes and peas in a delicious cream sauce. It's delicious, easy, and great for any time of year.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 229 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby red potatoes
- 1 cup frozen peas (or fresh, *see note)
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream , or half and half
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Wash and cut the potatoes into bite-size pieces. Add to a pot of boiling water and cook until fork tender, about 5-8 minutes. Be careful not to over-cook them--you don't want them to be too soft. Drain into a colander and set aside.
- In the same pot, over medium heat, add the butter and melt. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Slowly stir in milk, whisking the entire time, until blended and smooth. Cook, stirring, until slightly thickened. Add the chicken bullion paste and season with pepper and a little bit of salt.
- Stir in heavy cream until you've reached a good gravy consistency.
- Taste the sauce, and add more salt, pepper or bullion paste, as needed to reach a great flavor. Add another splash of milk, if needed, to thin the mixture.
- Add potatoes and frozen peas and stir everything gently to coat. Serve warm.
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Notes
- *If using raw peas, they do need to be boiled or steamed for a minute or two before adding to this recipe. You could add them to the boiling potatoes water during the last 2 minutes.
- Storage Instructions: Keep these creamy potatoes and peas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat on the stove and add a splash of milk, if needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
129mg
(5%)
Potassium
575mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
599IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 575mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 599IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.