Creamed Peas and Pearl Onions
If you’re looking for a recipe to mimic the taste of Bird’s Eye frozen peas and pearl onions, this will give the same amazing flavor but with a creamy kick.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 (14-ounce) bag frozen pearl onions
- 5 cups fresh or frozen peas thawed
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp finely chopped fresh mint optional
Instructions
- Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water and bring it to a boil
- Add the onions and let them simmer gently for 5 minutes then drain.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the peas and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, with stirring.
- Add the chicken broth and heavy cream gradually, mixing it in as you pour.
- Add the salt, sugar, and black pepper.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.
- Sprinkle with mint and serve.