Slow Cooker Creamed Peas
Slow Cooker Creamed Peas comes together fast, it’s easy, and it’s the perfect holiday side dish. Creamed Peas are a hearty, classic side dish that’s comforting, delicious, and full of flavor. If you’ve never tried creamed peas before, you are in for a treat.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 271kcal
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter 1 stick
- 8 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic from a jar
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt & pepper
- 8 cups frozen peas
- ¼ cup whole milk (optional) to thin as needed
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium heat in a medium-sized saucepan.
- Whisk in flour and garlic into the butter until smooth.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream, stirring continuously, until the mixture has thickened, about 5 minutes—season with salt and pepper. You can thin sauce with more milk if desired.
- Pour mixture over peas in the crockpot and stir until peas are completely coated. Cover and cook.
- Cook on low for 3 1/2 - 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1371IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 2mg
