Creamed Peas and Potatoes
A classic Southern comfort food side dish made with tender red potatoes, sweet peas, a creamy white sauce, and crispy bacon.
Ingredients
- - 2 lbs red potatoes boiled
- - 1/4 cup butter
- - 3 tbsp flour
- - 1 1/2 tsp salt
- - 1/4 tsp pepper
- - 1 1/2 cups milk
- - 1 cup evaporated milk
- - 10 oz frozen peas
- - 1/2 cup onion diced
- - 4 slices bacon cooked & crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Boil and halve potatoes. Place in greased baking pan.
- Sprinkle peas and onions on top.
- In saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt, pepper.
- Whisk in milk and evaporated milk until thickened.
- Pour sauce over veggies. Top with bacon.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes.
Notes
- Use fresh garden peas or new potatoes if available.
- Double the bacon if you're a fan!
- Double the bacon if you're a fan!
