Slow Cooker Creamed Peas
There’s something incredibly comforting about a simple, creamy side dish, and these Slow Cooker Creamed Peas are no exception. Whether you’re looking for an easy side to complement your holiday meal or a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe has you covered.
With minimal prep and hands-off cooking, you’ll have a deliciously creamy and flavorful dish that’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Let your slow cooker do all the work while you focus on other things!
Storage Instructions:
- Refrigeration: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of cream or milk if the sauce has thickened too much.
- Freezing: Cream-based dishes don’t always freeze well, as the texture can change upon thawing.
Ingredients needed
- 22oz bag frozen peas: These peas provide the perfect pop of sweetness and texture, serving as the base for this creamy dish.
- 8oz package of cream cheese, cubed: Cream cheese adds richness and a velvety texture to the dish.
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter: Butter enhances the flavor and helps create that luxurious creamy sauce.
- ½ cup heavy cream: Heavy cream makes the dish even creamier and contributes to the smooth consistency.
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar: A touch of sugar balances the savory flavors and enhances the natural sweetness of the peas.
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt: Kosher salt brings out the flavors of all the ingredients without overpowering the dish.
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper: A subtle hint of pepper adds a mild kick to the creaminess.
Yes, you can use fresh peas, but you may need to adjust the cooking time since fresh peas can cook faster than frozen ones.
Absolutely! You can simmer all the ingredients together in a pot over medium heat until the peas are tender and the sauce is creamy, about 20-25 minutes.
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You can substitute half-and-half or whole milk, but the sauce may be slightly less rich and thick.
Slow Cooker Creamed Peas
- Add the frozen peas to the bottom of a 5-quart or larger slow cooker.
- Place the cubed cream cheese, sliced butter, heavy cream, sugar, salt, and pepper on top of the peas.
- Cover and set the slow cooker to high for 1-2 hours, or low for 3-4 hours.
- Stir a couple of times throughout the cooking process until the peas are cooked through and the cream cheese has melted.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.Serve immediately, or keep on the warm setting until ready to enjoy!
Slow Cooker Creamed Peas
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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 the frozen peas to the bottom of a 5 quart or larger slow cooker.
- Add remaining ingredients on top of the peas.
- Cover and set the slow cooker to high for 1-2 hours, or 3-4 hours on low, stirring a couple times throughout the cooking process until the peas are cooked through and the cream cheese has melted through. Adjust salt and pepper to taste,
- Serve immediately as is or keep on the warm setting, enjoy!
Nutrition
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