Description
This Slow Cooker Creamed Peas recipe offers a creamy, comforting side dish made effortlessly with frozen peas, cream cheese, butter, and seasonings. Perfect for holiday dinners or everyday meals, it delivers rich flavors and tender peas with minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 22 oz bag frozen peas
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced into pats
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add Peas: Add the frozen peas to the bottom of a 5 quart or larger slow cooker, creating an even base layer.
- Layer Ingredients: Add the cubed cream cheese, pats of butter, heavy cream, sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper on top of the peas, spreading them evenly.
- Cook: Cover and set the slow cooker to high for 1-2 hours or low for 3-4 hours. Stir occasionally throughout cooking until the peas are tender and the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated. Adjust salt and pepper to taste after cooking.
- Serve: Serve the creamed peas immediately as a warm side dish or keep them on the warm setting in the slow cooker until ready to eat.
Notes
- Use a slow cooker of at least 5 quarts to ensure even cooking and adequate space for stirring.
- Stirring a couple of times during cooking prevents the mixture from sticking and helps blend flavors.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats, poultry, or as part of a holiday feast.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream, but the richness may be reduced slightly.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.
