Creamed Peas
A great recipe for veggies
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: recipes for peas, side dishes kids love, vegetables in cream sauce with bacon
Servings: 4
Calories: 267kcal
- 16 oz frozen peas cooked per package directions
- 2 slices crisp bacon diced
Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups hot whole milk
- 3 tbs butter
- 3 tbs flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper white preferred
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
Drain peas and set aside.
Melt the butter over medium-high heat; add onion and cook until it just becomes translucent. Stir in the flour and let it bubble. Cook for 2 minutes.
Gradually whisk in the hot milk and whisk until it begins to bubble. Reduce the heat and add the salt & pepper.
Stir in the cooked peas and top with the diced bacon.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 771mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1280IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 2mg