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creamed peas and pearl onions

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

These sweet Creamed Peas with Pearl Onions combine peas and pearl onions into the creamiest classic quick side dish ever. With just seven ingredients and a few minutes you can have this comfort food on your table!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamed peas and pearl onions

  • 8 oz
    fresh pearl onions
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 2 c
    frozen baby peas
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make creamed peas and pearl onions

  • 1
    Slice off the root ends on the pearl onions and drop into boiling water for about a minute. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pinch the stem end and a peeled onion will pop out. Set them aside
  • 2
    In large skillet over medium low heat melt butter. Whisk in flour and continue whisking until mixture is a light golden brown. Slowly whisk in milk and continue whisking until mixture thickens slightly; 3-4 minutes.
  • 3
    Add peas and pearl onions (that were set aside). Simmer for 5-7 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
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