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Creamed Peas

This is a great side dish for an Easter feast or for Sunday supper!

By Ree DrummondPublished: Apr 11, 2022
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cream peas with crispy onions
Ralph Smith
Yields:
4 - 6
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. salted butter
  • 1 medium shallot, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups half-and-half
  • 3 cups 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 cup crispy fried onions (such as French’s)

Directions

    1. Step 1Melt 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. Step 2Stir 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.
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