Creamed Peas

Name: Creamed Peas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon sugar

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

For a quick and easy side dish that's cozy and satisfying, creamed peas checks all the boxes. Made with pantry ingredients, it will turn ordinary weeknight dinners into something.

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon sugar

Directions

Cook peas according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk and sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Drain peas; stir into the sauce and heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 110 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 271mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.

I can still taste these wonderful peas in Mama's delicious white sauce. Our food was pretty plain during the week, so I always thought this white sauce made the peas extra fancy and fitting for a more formal Sunday meal. —Imogene Hutton, Brownwood, Texas

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