Creamed Peas and Potatoes
This creamy side dish combines peas and potatoes in a simple homemade sauce.
- Category: Side Dish
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups new potatoes, cooked
- 1 pint fresh green peas, cooked and drained
Directions
- Cook the potatoes until almost tender. Add the peas during the last few minutes of cooking.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter.
- Whisk in the flour and salt until smooth.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and cook until thickened.
- Fold in the cooked potatoes and peas until coated with the creamy sauce.
- Serve warm.
Skill Builder: This recipe teaches children how to make a simple white sauce, a cooking technique used in many casseroles, soups, and pasta dishes.
