Creamed Onions and Peas

Name: Creamed Onions and Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ cup pearl onions (or shallots); 2 cups frozen peas; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tbsp butter; 1/2 tsp salt; ¼ tsp pepper; ⅛ tsp onion powder; ⅛ tsp garlic powder

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Are you bored of making the same old side dishes for dinner? If you are looking for something new then try our creamed onion and peas recipe.

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It is creamy, savory, and delicious. Sounds perfect right? Here’s how to make creamed onions and pea recipe in 20 minutes.

My family loves it!

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Why Do I Love Creamed Onions & Peas?

I absolutely love making creamed onions and peas and here’s why.

It has a perfect balance of sweet and savory which makes it tasty.
I like the fact that it is so easy and quick to make.
You can make it within 20 minutes. It goes perfectly with every main course dish.

How Do You Peel Onions For Creamed Onions?

Some people really had a hard time peeling onions for creamed onions and peas. I used to have the same problem. However, I have an easy solution for you. Start by boiling water then add onions to it. Let the onions get a little bit soft and take them out. Take an ice bowl and peel the onion skin easily.

Do You Have To Rinse Canned Peas?

I usually liked to use freshly boiled peas for my creamed onion and peas recipe. However, when I want to make it quickly I use canned peas. I start by opening the can and then rinse them with fresh water before adding it to my recipe.

Are Canned Peas Already Cooked?

Yes, canned peas are already boiled. All you need to do is just mix them and enjoy.

How To Serve Creamed Onions And Peas?

I like to serve creamed onions and peas as a side dish with baked chicken, baked mac and cheese and many other main course dishes.

Tips:

Here are a few cooking tips for making a perfect creamed onion and peas.

Peel onions easily by adding them to boiling water.
You can use heavy cream and light cream in equal portions to make it less fatty.

Variations:

I like to do different variations with my recipes and I tried a few with creamed onions and peas. Add ham or bacon chunks to add flavor to your creamy sauce. If you don’t like the taste of onions then switch it with mushrooms. It tastes heavenly!

Ingredients:

1 ½ cup pearl onions (or shallots)
2 cups frozen peas
1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
⅛ tsp onion powder
⅛ tsp garlic powder

How To Make Creamed Onions and Peas:

Step 1. Bring a saucepan full of water to boil. Add pearl onions and cook for 3 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water. Peel and remove ends of onions.

Step 2. Place onions back into the saucepan with peas, then fill with enough water to cover the vegetables.

Place onions back into saucepan with peas, then fill with enough water to cover the vegetables.

Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, until tender.

Drain vegetables and put them into a bowl.

Step 3. Over medium-high heat, melt butter in the saucepan. Once melted, pour in cream, then add salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.

Step 4. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened, stirring constantly.

Step 5. Add onions and peas back into the saucepan and stir into the sauce to coat.

Serve immediately.

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