creamed peas and onions
I love pea's..and pearl onions, add the Bechamel they are oh so good! These are great for Thanksgiving!
prep time
25 Min
cook time
method
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yield
6 - 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 - whole cloves
- 1 - bay leaf
- 1 pound pearl onions ( about 2 cups) peeled, trimmed or 1 lb frozen pearl onions, thawed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 - 1 pounds bags frozen peas, thawed
- 1/4 cup creme fraiche, whole milk greek yogurt, sour cream..i use sour cream
How To Make creamed peas and onions
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Step 1Bring milk, cloves and bay leaf to a boil in a small saucepan; reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes to let flavors meld. Strain into a medium bowl; discard solids. Cover milk and keep warm.
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Step 2Meanwhile place onions in a large skillet; add water to half cover the onions,( about a cup). Add 1 Tbsp. butter, 1 tsp salt, and sugar. Cook over medium - high heat, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and onions are golden brown, about 12 minutes. Gently transfer to large plate.
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Step 3Melt remaining 2 Tbsp, butte in same skillet over medium heat; add flour and whisk to combine. Cook stirring occasionally and scraping up brown bits from bottom of pan, for 1 minute. Whisk in reserved milk, adding 1/4 cupful at a time. Cook stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir remaining 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add peas and onions; stir until heated through. Gently fold in, (cream, yogurt, or sour cream)..Serve
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