Creamed Peas and Onions

Sharon – I pay respects to the fact that this recipe came from a “simpler time.” Herbs and seasonings were a premium back then. I didn’t account for other reviewer recommends like bacon, nutmeg, dry mustard, etc. Semi wish I had and taken them into account since I have a soft spot for recipes like this. Used a bag of thawed pearl onions and a can of drained peas and carrots. While as written, only okay-good (asterisk!), I DO think this is a good base recipe (thanks grandparents!!) for me to play with and make my own. Thank you!!

I crave creamed peas and onions occasionally. White sauce, to me, does need the help of nutmeg, dry mustard, and white pepper. I’ll also add freshly grated black pepper for color. I use frozen peas and pearl onions that come in separate bags and just mix the ratio to my liking. I don’t thaw them, just add them to the hot sauce and keep the heat low till everything is thaw and warm.

Easy and fast. I added bacon and next time I’ll sauté the onions in the butter first.

This was a nice recipe that I used for a holiday side dish. Nice and creamy, you can get creative. With the seasonings you prefer.

This is terrific. My husband’s grandmother had creamed onions for us every Christmas so when I saw this little twist with peas I said why not – definitely recommend.

I made this and WOW was it amazing…I did everything in this recipe but I added small potatos to it…I just added an extra tbs of flower and 1/2 a cup more of milk…NO extra butter…Its amazing thank you for this recipe

Thank you so much for this recipe! Growing up my grandma made me my favorite meal salmon patties served with creamed peas and potatoes!! Yum, Yum!:) I’ve searched everywhere for her recipe and could find it no where! Well I just found it!!!!! Thank you for sharing.

Boil the peas and onions first, then make the sauce. Add some freshly grated nutmeg and a little garlic or garlic powder.

Very easy we all loved them

a staple side dish for our house.

Rave reviews from my family, including a picky vegetarian! I did micro the peas first, just automatic. I forgot to buy fresh onions, so used a jar! They turned out great. Easy, flavorful! Thanks for a new (easy) Thanksgiving side.

Just needed pepper..precooked peas Great!

For those of you who feel that it is too bland, I suggest you add a little white pepper. In my opinion it makes the dish.

My husband and I are trying to eat more green veggies and this recipe sure sold us on peas! Tweeked the salt and pepper some and added bacon but have to say…..Excellent! Thank you for sharing!!!

I made as directed, but I used a can of peas without onions. I chopped up some fresh onion and sauted them in a little bacon fat then added them to the creamed pea mixture along with a little dill and kosher salt. Mmmmmm! The left overs were great on toast!

When making this sauce I would suggest that you cook the butter and flour together – gently, you don’t want it to brown but you do want to cook the flour. It should smell like pie crust cooking then add COLD milk for a smooth and velvety sauce. I add a pinch of nutmeg along with the salt and pepper, it makes a huge difference in flavor.

This is a great recipe just the way it is thank you!

easy to make and tasty.

This dish was a perfect side dish for Christmas Dinner. At the suggestion of other reviewers, I used canned peas instead of frozen ones and I also used fresh pearl onions – am very glad I did! I loved the taste and didn’t find it bland but, I did add alot of fresh ground pepper and I do understand how some may feel like it is still missing something. A reviewer had mentioned adding nutmeg, I think I may try that next time.

Made this for a sick friend and her family, along with Famous Butter Chicken and Baked Corn, all these recipes are on this site. I doubled this recipe. Make sure you use fresh, not frozen onion, as it makes a TON of difference. Also, use “Real Bacon Pieces”, but you need to use WAY more than the equivalent of 4 pieces. Use to taste. They went crazy over this, and the whole dinner. I tasted this and can’t wait to make it for my own family. I had never had anything like this in my life, and it will now be a regular on my menu!!!

My mother used to make this for the family when I was younger. Loved it! The only variation was that she added sliced, hard boiled eggs. And it was served on home made Garlic Toast.