Creamed Potatoes and Peas

Submitted by Beamer42 on June 22, 2012 - 1:58pm
Creamed Potatoes and Peas

Summary

Yield
Prep Time30 minutes
CategorySide Dish
CuisineAmerican

Description

New potatoes and peas are treated to a creamy sauce for this special side.  Add Parm for a cheesy taste!

Ingredients

  • 2 lb small red new potatoes quartered
  • 3 cup fresh or frozen peas
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped onion
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp plus 1 tsp all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup half and half cream

Instructions

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-12 minutes or until tender. Drain.

Meanwhile, place peas and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Drain

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender.

Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk and cream.

Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Stir in potatoes and peas; heat through.

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