These sweet Creamed Peas with Pearl Onions combine peas and pearl onions into the creamiest classic quick and easy side dish ever. With just seven ingredients and a few minutes you too can have this comfort food on your table!
I am a believer that one can never have enough fall and winter vegetable recipes. Especially ones like these Creamed Peas. This is one of my family’s favorite side dishes. I love to serve this with Pan Fried Chicken, Pork Schnitzel, and Chicken Kiev.
How to make Creamed Peas!!
They are so incredibly easy to make. First, simply blanch your pearl onions in a saucepan full of boiling water for 2 minutes, and then pinch the stem end and the pearl onion will pop out. Now in a large skillet over medium heat melt the butter. Then whisk in the flour and continue whisking until the mixture is a light golden brown. Next, slowly whisk in the milk and continue cooking until the mixture is slightly thickened. Then add the peas and pearl onions to the cream mixture and simmer. Finally, salt and pepper to taste!
How do you like your Creamed Peas?
I personally don’t like them too thick however if you like them pretty thick then increase the butter and flour by 1 tablespoon. If you like them even thinner add 2-3 extra tablespoons of milk (one at a time) until they are the desired thickness. Make sure you stir between each tablespoon of milk so you can see the correct thickness.
Recipe notes and tips
- If you like your creamed peas thicker increase the butter and flour by 1 tablespoon.
- For additional flavor add a little bit of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme leaves, or even a pinch of nutmeg.
- For a little added sweetness add 1 teaspoon of sugar.
- For a change of pace add 1 cup of cooked small sliced Yukon Gold Potatoes or 1/4 cup of chopped cooked crispy bacon.
- You can use canned peas but drain them well and almost completely thicken the sauce before adding them as they are fully cooked and only need warming.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power or on the stovetop.
Ways to eat them!
There are so many delicious ways to eat these beauties!!
- Over mashed potatoes or baked potatoes
- Ladled over toasted sourdough bread
- Spooned over roasted or fried chicken
- With cornbread, corn fritters, or corn muffins.
- Poured over turkey and stuffing.
- Over homemade salmon patties
See what I mean? So if you like peas (or maybe you are married to someone who loves peas) then this recipe is right up your alley. Delay no longer! Get those ingredients down on your grocery list and you will be set to chow down on these before you know it.
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Creamed Peas Recipe
Creamed peas and pearl onions are combined in an easy to make rich creamy sauce. They are a delectable side for steak, chicken and beef or spooned over mashed or baked potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Vegetable side dish
- Method: Stove top
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fresh pearl onions
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 1/2 cups frozen peas
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice off the root ends of the pearl onions and drop them into boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pinch the stem end and the peeled pearl onion will pop out. Set them aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat melt butter. Whisk in flour and continue whisking until the mixture is a light golden brown. Slowly whisk in milk and continue whisking until the mixture thickens slightly; 2-3 minutes.
- Add peas and pearl onions (that were set aside). Simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the peas are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- This dish tastes best served right away.
- If you like your creamed peas thicker increase the butter and flour by 1 tablespoon.
- For additional flavor add a little bit of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme leaves, or even a pinch of nutmeg.
- For a change of pace add 1 cup of cooked small sliced Yukon Gold Potatoes or 1/4 cup of chopped cooked crispy bacon.
- You can use canned peas but drain well and almost completely thicken the sauce before adding them as they are fully cooked and only need warming.
Keywords: how to make creamed peas, how to cook pearl onions, peas and pearl onions, creamed peas and onions
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This post was originally published October 4, 2017 and was republished January 4, 2020 with new content.
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Jennifer
So yummy and flavorful!! Hubby loved it!
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Kara
I like mine a little thicker, so I only used 1 3/4 cups of milk. Delicious! My husband said his mom used to make them when he was little, and that they were just as good as he remembered. Thanks for the recipe!
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Jen
Took your advice and added a bit of crispy bacon….Oh my word!! So delicious. Thanks for such an easy side dish.
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Michelle
I love how easy this recipe is, and the addition of pearl onions give it so much flavor.
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Tara
Yum! Such a delicious and easy side dish. I bet my family will love this.
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Mahy
This dish looks like one that can make anyone love both peas and onions. So yummy!
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Michelle
Love peas and pearl onions — such a creamy and delicious dish!
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Julie Zajac
I love these with just a extra sprinkling of sugar added towards the end like my grandmother used to make.
Beth Pierce
Thanks for the tip Julie! I love creamed peas too!!
Sandra
I love how creamy this is! So easy to make, too!
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Cathy
I’ve never tried these but they sound like a delicious twist!
Amanda Livesay
Delicious! Even my picky kid loves it!
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Allyson Zea
Wow this looks so creamy and tasty! I can’t wait to try it!
Toni
This is really delicious! My kids loved it!
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Catalina
Love how creamy these peas are! Such a delicious side dish!
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Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
These sweet Creamed Peas are perfection!
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Dannii
What a delicious way to get more veg in you diet. So comforting!
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Pam
Great recipe for a classic dish. Thanks for all the tips!
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Srikanth
This is such an interesting and easy to make recipe. I appreciate the detail provided and am looking forward to making it for dinner
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Maria
Now this appetizer looks like it will get the job done! Can’t wait to give this recipe a try.
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Jenn
My grandmother used to make this recipe for us and I thought I’d never be able to enjoy it again! Your recipe is just like hers – I love it! Thank you!
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Suzie
Was craving creamed peas & onions. Went to Publix but couldn’t find the frozen ones. So I got some frozen petite peas. Fresh pearl onions. Came home and found this recipe. So easy to make, and so delicious. Much better than the frozen one. My roommate loved it! Will be making it again!
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Suzie! So glad that you like them. I love creamed peas and pearl onions! So yummy! Now spoon them over creamy mashed potatoes and it is pure joy!
ERNEST Plyman
Grandma used to add mushrooms and bacon as well. Although everything including the bacon was made on the farm. Wonderful childhood memories.
Beth Pierce
I bet! That sounds amazing! Oh if only we could travel back in time.
Teri
Haven’t tried your recipe as of yet, however was talking to my mother around Christmas time about how I was craving these. She said her secret when she made them, she blended the milk with a piece of wheat bread in the blender and added a pinch of nutmeg, and used white pepper, not black pepper.
Beth Pierce
Very interesting Teri! Thanks for the tips!
Linda
I LOVE peas and pearl onions that my mother on law used to serve at thanksgiving. She got me to try them for the first time and now I cant have them enough! Beside her and myself I am not sure if anyone else appreciated how delicious they are! cant wait to make them.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Linda! I love peas and pearl onions too! They are so delicious! Have a great Thanksgiving!
Laura Reese
Great memories. The best way to serve peas.
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Jen
I’m going to try this to encourage my kids to eat more veggies. Looks delicious!
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Kara
My grandma used to make this when we would visit. Such a tasty way to serve peas!
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Paige Thomason
This SO reminds me of my grandmother! I haven’t thought about this recipe in years, but it looks really delicious….I’ll add it to my list!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Paige! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Alli
This is so good. Brings back so many memories of my childhood.
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Chelsea
This is the best side dish! Also thanks for your awesome tips and for sharing this amazing recipe! SOOO GOOD!!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Chelsea! You have a wonderful day!
Tanya Schroeder
This is one of those classic side dishes that always disappears! Its so good!
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Becky Hardin
This is amazing and taste so delicious!!! Love it! I did not know that peas are high in fiber and protein.
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Allyson Zea
I’ve never heard of creamed peas but this looks delicious! TRYING IT!
Jerry G
I love me some creamed peas and pearl onions. I can’t seem to find them in the frozen foods any longer. Now l can make my own! Thanks small towm woman. Can’t wait to make some of my own.
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome! I love creamed peas too! So delicious. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
Sally Davis
I can’t wait to try creamed onions&peas. When we were.groowing up our grandma lived with us she was from England & that was one of the dishes she cooked I always loved it I. Now have a. Boyfriend who likes peas so I will be. Making it, my husband did not like them, he passed in 04. That dish just sticks in my head.:)
Beth Pierce
I love them too! They are so delicious. I hope you and your boyfriend like them.