CREAMED GARDEN POTATOES AND PEAS

Creamed Garden Potatoes and Peas image

New potatoes and peas are treated to a creamy sauce for this special side. -Jane Uphoff, Cunningham, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
3 cups fresh or frozen peas
1 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 8-12 minutes. Drain., Meanwhile, place peas and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 3-5 minutes. Drain., In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes and peas; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges