This Creamed Potatoes and Peas dish features tender potatoes and sweet peas in a smooth, buttery cream sauce. It’s an old-fashioned favorite that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or can stand on its own for a light meal.
⏱ Prep Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 25 minutes
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Total: ~35 minutes
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Servings: 4–6
🍳 Ingredients
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4 cups potatoes, peeled & diced (baby potatoes work great)
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1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1½ cups milk
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
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1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Potatoes
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Place diced potatoes in a pot of salted water.
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Bring to a boil and cook 12–15 minutes until fork-tender.
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Add peas during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
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Drain and set aside.
2. Make the Cream Sauce
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In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat.
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Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute (do not brown).
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Slowly add milk, whisking constantly until smooth.
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Cook until thickened.
3. Combine
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Add potatoes and peas back to the pot.
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Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Gently stir until coated in the cream sauce.
4. Serve
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Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
🍽 Texture & Flavor
✔ Creamy & smooth
✔ Tender potatoes
✔ Sweet peas
✔ Mild, comforting taste
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Extra rich: Use half-and-half or add 1 tbsp cream cheese
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No flour: Thicken with mashed potatoes instead
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Cheesy: Stir in grated cheddar or Parmesan
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Herby: Add thyme or dill
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No milk: Use almond milk or oat milk
📊 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
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Calories: 220
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Carbs: 30g
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Fat: 9g
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Protein: 6g