CREAMED PEAS WITH BACON

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This recipe has been in my family for years. It was my grandmother's. The peas are whole, not like baby food creamed peas! They simmer in bacon grease, evaporated milk, flour, salt and pepper. Very creamy and homemade and they even taste great heated up the next day.

Provided by MSABBYK

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Peas

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 slices bacon
1 (15 ounce) can peas
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
½ (12 ounce) can evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from pan, crumble bacon, and reserve.
  • Stir peas into bacon grease left in skillet. Cook on low heat until peas are warm. Stir together flour, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour in evaporated milk and whisk until smooth. Stir milk mixture into peas; cook over medium heat until heated through and thickened. Stir in bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 475.6 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

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