My Creamed Peas with Pearl Onions – This is a simple, super easy, speedy side dish… A classic from my grandma’s generation.
Sweet peas slathered in creamy white sauce, sprinkled with pearl onions. That’s it. No bake it, no slave for it. Perfect side dish contender for your holiday table.
Yes those grandmas knew best and nailed it right… 🙂
This side dish is really quick. I can make it in under 20 minutes, even while the turkey and other dishes are in the oven. Sometimes, I make it a couple of days in advance and just reheat it before serving. It works perfectly!
All you need is some pretty basic pantry staples and pearl onions. 🙂 I am sure Jason wouldn’t mind if I skip them. But even he is a happy camper with this one, as according to him it’s so easy to weed them out compared to chopped onions.
Anyways, I will give you some other variations later. Read on…
Ingredients Needed
- Peas – You can use frozen, canned or even fresh. In the case of fresh peas, you just need to cook them till soft. We are going with frozen and just thawing them before.
- Pearl onions – Frozen or jarred, again we are using frozen.
- Cream – You can use milk for a lighter version.
- Butter
- Flour
- Salt, pepper and sugar
- Chives (optional) – For garnishing.
Classic Creamed Peas Recipe
Basically, this dish is just peas and onions in a creamy white or béchamel sauce. I start by melting butter in a pan, then sauté the pearl onions for a few minutes. After that, I add the peas and give everything a stir for about a minute.
I spoon in the flour and stir it for a minute to smooth out any lumps. Then I gradually pour in the cream, stirring the whole time to keep it smooth.
Next, I season with salt, pepper, and a little sugar to taste. I let it cook for two to three minutes until the sauce thickens nicely. Hmm… yum. I dish it out and garnish with some fresh chives… Easy peasssyyyyy!! 🙂
Variations
- Don’t want onions? Jason would be happy with this one. Simply omit them and it becomes just creamed peas.
- Want to add some other veggies? Sautéed carrots, potatoes or mushrooms would pair beautifully with the peas.
- How about some salty crunchy fried bacon? I think that would be excellent.
Serving Suggestions
- Of course with my Holiday Turkey.
- Goes great with Pork Chops, Salisbury Steak, or BBQ Ribs.
- Over some Mashed Potatoes.
- Over nicely toasted bread.
Well, I am going to keep it short and simple for these peas. Try them. Make your life simpler and easier around the holidays. We need more easy ones like these in our lives.
Creamed Peas with Pearl Onions, in our Gypsy Bowl… enjoy!
Try these other great holiday sides!
Southern Squash Casserole
Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Chili Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Green Rice Casserole
Butternut Squash Blossom
Sweet Potato Casserole
Cherry Tomato Gratin
Fruity Nutty Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Creamed Peas with Pearl Onions
Creamed Peas with Pearl Onions is one of the most classic holiday sides. It's also one of the easiest, so you can save your efforts!
Ingredients
- 2 12oz packages frozen green peas (see note 1)
- 1 14oz package frozen pearl onions
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives for garnishing
Instructions
- Thaw peas. Simmer frozen onions in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain.
- Melt butter in pan over medium heat. Add onions, sauté 5 minutes.
- Add peas, sauté 1 minute. Season with salt, pepper and sugar.
- Add flour and mix well, cook for one minute until peas and onions are nicely coated.
- Gradually add cream, stirring continuously, and cook till thickened.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Garnish with chives.
Notes
- If using fresh peas, first cook in water till soft.
Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 242Total Fat 15gSaturated Fat 10gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 45mgSodium 83mgCarbohydrates 21gFiber 5gSugar 9gProtein 6g
Nutrition information calculated by Nutritionix.
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