Creamed Garden Potatoes and Peas |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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New potatoes and peas are treated to a creamy sauce for this special side. Ingredients:
2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered |
3 cups fresh or frozen peas |
1 cup water |
2 tablespoons chopped onion |
2 tablespoons butter |
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1-1/2 teaspoons salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
2 cups 2% milk |
1 cup half-and-half cream |
Directions:
1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-12 minutes or until tender. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, place peas and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Drain.
3. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in potatoes and peas; heat through. Yield: 12 servings.
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