Creamed Peas and Potatoes (Printable)
Tender potatoes and sweet peas in a luscious creamy sauce for a comforting side.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1½ lbs baby potatoes, scrubbed and halved
02 - 2 cups fresh or frozen green peas
→ Sauce
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
04 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
05 - 1½ cups whole milk
06 - ½ cup heavy cream
→ Seasonings
07 - 1 tsp salt
08 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Place the halved baby potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 12–15 minutes or until fork-tender.
02 - Add the green peas to the pot during the last 3 minutes of potato cooking. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
03 - Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1–2 minutes until a smooth paste forms.
04 - Gradually whisk in the whole milk, followed by the heavy cream. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens, about 3–5 minutes.
05 - Add salt, freshly ground black pepper, and ground nutmeg. Whisk until fully incorporated.
06 - Add the drained potatoes and peas to the sauce. Gently fold to coat evenly and cook for 2 minutes until heated through. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The combination of tender potatoes and sweet peas in a rich cream sauce transforms ordinary ingredients into something extraordinary
- It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
- This dish has saved me countless times when I need a comforting side that everyone will actually eat
02 -
- Once I skipped the step of whisking the flour and butter together properly and ended up with a grainy sauce. Now I cook that roux for the full 2 minutes no matter what.
- Adding cold milk to a hot roux can cause lumps. Let your roux cool slightly or warm your milk slightly before combining them.
03 -
- If your sauce seems too thick, add more milk a tablespoon at a time until it reaches the consistency you like.
- Leftovers reheat surprisingly well in the microwave, though you might need to splash in a little extra milk to loosen the sauce.