Creamed Peas

Creamed Peas

from thepioneerwoman.com
15 min
4 - 6

Turn a bag of frozen peas into a delicious bowl of cream peas, topped with crispy onions for added crunch.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. salted butter
  • 1 medium shallot, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 c. half-and-half
  • 3 frozen peas (from a 16-ounce bag), thawed
  • 2 tsp. distilled white vinegar
  • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 c. crispy fried onions (such as French’s)

Directions

  1. 1

    Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook until just softened but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, until incorporated and bubbly, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in the half-and-half and bring to a simmer.

  2. 2

    Stir in the peas and cook until the sauce is thickened and the peas are just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, nutmeg, salt and a few grinds of pepper. Pour into a serving bowl and top with the fried onions.