Description
Creamed peas are a delicious comfort food that combines the sweetness of peas with the savory flavor of turkey bacon, creating a delightful dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble once cooled.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour and stir continuously for about 1 minute to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, continuing to stir until the mixture thickens.
- Add the frozen peas, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until the peas are heated through.
- Mix in the crumbled turkey bacon.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if desired.
- Add some grated cheese on top for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg