Creamed Potatoes and Peas cooked in a simple cream sauce in 30 minutes. This is a hearty old-fashioned inexpensive meal that my family loves! I usually serve it as a main course next to crusty bread or dinner rolls to fill us up.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes cut up into bite size pieces
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- salt and pepper to taste
How to Make Creamed Potatoes and Peas
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Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring water to a boil over high heat, and then reduce to a simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes. With 5 minutes remaining, add the frozen peas. Drain.
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In a large skillet, melt butter and garlic together over medium heat. Stir in flour and whisk until a paste forms with the butter. Add in milk, a little at a time, whisking it constantly until it thickens – about 5 minutes.
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Season with turmeric and salt and pepper, stirring to fully combine. Taste, adding more salt if needed.
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Add potatoes and peas to cream sauce, and stir to fully coat them. Continue to cook for 5 minutes until everything is heated thoroughly.
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Remove from stove and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the cream sauce to thicken as it cools down.
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Serve in bowls and enjoy this comforting potatoes and peas meal!
