my mom's creamed pearl onions and peas

Webb City, MO
Updated on Sep 9, 2012

My Mom used to make this dish all the times. When I was younger it was the only way I could eat peas.Its a simple dish but it is really delicious.I hope you like it also.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield Serves 8

Ingredients

  • 2--10oz bunches pearl onions
  • 2-10oz cups peas,fresh unshelled or canned
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk, warmed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

How To Make my mom's creamed pearl onions and peas

  • Step 1
    In 10-inch skillet, heat 1-inch water to boiling over high heat. Add onions; if peas are fresh add peas; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender.10-15 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, prepare white sauce; In heavy 2 quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add flour and cook, stiring, 1 minute. With wire whisk, gradually whisk in hot milk, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with wooden spoon, until mixture has thickened and boils.Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently,3 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper;Remove from heat.Return onions and peas to skillet.Add sauce and cook, stirring, until heated through.

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Category: Vegetables
Keyword: #peas
Keyword: #onions
Keyword: #pearl
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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