Name: Creamed Peas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups Peas; 2 tablespoons Butter; 1 tbsp Flour; 0.75 cup Cream; 0.75 tsp All Purpose Seasoning; 1 tsp Garlic Powder

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Creamed Peas

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Place peas in a boiling pot of water and cook for 3 minutes.

Blanche and drain, setting aside.

Meanwhile, heat 1 Tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Whisk in flour until thick and whisk in cream.

Add in salt, paper and garlic powder.

Once cream mixture is bubbly, add the peas, then reduce heat to low and cook for 2 minutes.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Frozen Peas Are Superior 🧊
Use high-quality frozen peas instead of canned—they retain better texture and natural sweetness, and cook more evenly in your cream sauce.
Make a Proper Roux Base 🥄
Cook butter and flour together for 1-2 minutes over medium heat before adding cream to eliminate raw flour taste and create a silky, lump-free sauce.
Bloom Your Seasonings 🌟
Toast the garlic powder in the butter for 30 seconds before adding flour to deepen its flavor and prevent the sharp, powdery taste in the final dish.
Add Peas at the Right Time ⏱️
Fold in the frozen peas only in the last 2-3 minutes of cooking to preserve their bright color, tender texture, and prevent them from becoming mushy.
Temperature Control for Creaminess 🔥
Keep heat at medium or medium-low once cream is added to prevent curdling or breaking—the sauce should gently simmer, never boil vigorously.