Description
A comforting, old-fashioned dish made with tender potatoes and sweet peas simmered in a rich, creamy sauce—simple, hearty, and perfect as a side for any meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups diced potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil diced potatoes in salted water until tender, about 10–12 minutes. Add peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a roux and cook 1 minute.
- Slowly pour in milk while whisking until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked potatoes and peas into the creamy sauce and fold gently to coat.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes on low. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use half-and-half for an extra rich sauce.
- Add sautéed onions for deeper flavor.
- Substitute sweet potatoes for a sweeter variation.
- Great served with roasted chicken, ham, or meatloaf.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American