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New Potatoes & Peas

This creamed New Potatoes and Peas recipe is a perfect easy side dish for the holidays! Made with a white and creamy Bechamel sauce, these potatoes & peas are ready in less than 30 minutes and are great for the whole family! Old-fashioned creamy peas are tender and savory with onion, butter, and fresh chives. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Potatoes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: peas, potatoes, side dish, white sauce roux
Servings: 6
Calories: 126kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Ingredients

  • 15 New Baby Potatoes scrubbed clean and cut in half
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup onion diced
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Fresh chives

Instructions

  • Add potatoes to a pot of salted boiling water and cook for about 8 minutes. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add in frozen peas. Drain and set aside. 
  • Using the same pan, melt butter, add in diced onion, and cook for about 4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in flour and stir. Slowly add in milk, whisking as you go.  The mixture will begin to thicken. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir in drained vegetables. 
  • Garnish with fresh chives when serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 108mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g