Here’s a classic Creamed Peas and Potatoes recipe—simple, cozy, and old-fashioned comfort food 🥔🫛
🥔🫛 Creamed Peas & Potatoes (Serves 4)
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1½ cups peas (fresh or frozen)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups milk (whole milk works best)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of sugar (traditional in some versions)
- Optional: chopped parsley or dill
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook potatoes
- Place potatoes in a pot of salted water.
- Boil 12–15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Add peas during the last 3–4 minutes of cooking.
- Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the cream sauce
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes (don’t brown).
- Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.
3️⃣ Combine
- Add potatoes and peas to the sauce.
- Stir gently to coat.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional sugar.
4️⃣ Serve
- Garnish with herbs if desired.
- Serve hot as a side dish.
🔄 Variations
- Old-fashioned: Add ¼ tsp nutmeg.
- Extra creamy: Replace ½ cup milk with cream.
- Cheesy: Stir in ½ cup shredded cheddar.
- With meat: Add diced ham or bacon.
💡 Tips
- Cut potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate.
- Warm milk before adding for smoother sauce.
- Stir gently to avoid breaking potatoes.
If you want, I can also give you a slow cooker creamed peas and potatoes version or a Southern ham-style version.
