Best Creamed Peas And New Potatoes Recipes

CREAMED NEW POTATOES, PEAS AND PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes in half.
• Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over low heat. Add flour; whisk until mixture bubbles and thickens (do not brown), about 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to simmer, whisking often (sauce will be thick). Simmer until very thick, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Mix in cream and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in potatoes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to simmer before continuing, stirring often.) Mix peas and onions into sauce. Cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are heated through, stirring often, about 8 minutes.

CREAMED PEAS AND NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Boil potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
• In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Simmer peas in boiling water for 6 to 7 minutes, or until tender (do NOT overcook). Drain.
• Using the same saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a thick paste; gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Now add potatoes and peas to the sauce; simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Serve immediately.

CREAMED PEAS AND NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes, and cut any large ones in half.
• In a medium sauce pan, cook potatoes in a small amount of boiling salted water for 10 minutes.
• Add peas and cook 5 to 10 minutes more. Drain.
• In same sauce pan, melt margarine over medium high heat and cook onion until tender.
• Stir in flour, salt and pepper.
• Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened.
• Cook and stir 1 minute more, then add potatoes and peas. Heat through.

CREAMED NEW POTATOES AND PEAS

Steps:

• If using new potatoes (or regular potatoes, quartered), scrub and cook without peeling in small amount boiling water until barely tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and peel. If using regular potatoes, peel before cooking and quarter potatoes. Drain thoroughly. Cook peas according to package directions drain thoroughly. In medium saucepan, melt butter (or margarine) blend in flour. Add milk (half-and-half may be substituted) and cook, stirring until mixture thickens and is smooth. Season to taste. Pour over potatoes and peas in serving bowl. Sprinkle with paprika.