Creamed Peas with Canned Peas Recipe - These Old Cookbooks (2024)

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Creamed Peas using Canned Peas may not be fancy, but it’s fast, economical, easy, and my kids love them. All it takes is a can of green peas, butter, flour, milk, salt and pepper.

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Creamed Canned Peas Recipe

This easy version of creamed peas is very quick to add to your dinner table, and it only has 4 ingredients plus salt and pepper.If you follow our blog, you’ll know that recipes with few ingredients rank high on our list.Keep a can of peas in the cabinet, and you can whip these up as a side dish for any meal.

I’ll have to give credit to Mom for this creamed canned peas recipe. Even though I don’t remember her making this for us as kids, it’s one that she’s picked up over the years. She made sure to share her recipe with me after I published my Old Fashioned Creamed Peas recipe that uses fresh peas.

Canned Peas Recipe

My approach to feeding my young kids is to have a meat or entrée, a fruit and a vegetable for every meal. You know how picky kids can be.

I know that some vegetables my kids will gobble up and some they won’t. I find expected these easy creamed peas with canned peas would fall on the second spectrum but much to my surprise, they ate them with enthusiasm. I’m going to see if they enjoy this Creamed Spinach just as much.

How to Make Easy Creamed Peas with Canned Peas

Step By Step Instructions

Heat undrained sweet peas in a saucepan on the stove top over medium heat.
In a second small saucepan, melt butter; add flour and whisk for 30 seconds.
To the butter and flour, add milk, stirring until thickened.
Add milk mixture to the peas and simmer until the desired consistency.
Season with salt and black pepper.

Storage Instructions

Let leftovers cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.

For the full recipe for Southern Creamed Peas, scroll to the bottom of this post.

Creamed Peas Using Canned Peas Ingredients

Undrained Canned Green Peas
Butter
Flour
Milk
Salt
Pepper

How do you make canned peas taste better?

Creaming canned peas results in a buttery flavor that kids and adults love. Also, be sure to season the canned peas properly with salt and pepper.

How do you thicken peas?

Thickening peas is easy. When using canned peas, do not drain away the liquid in the can; pour it all into a small saucepan and warm. Make a roux out of melted butter and flour. Heat it while stirring over low heat. Add milk and warm until a thick mixture forms. Add the thicken roux to the warmed peas and stir until the peas thicken and become creamy.

What can I add to creamed peas?

Try changing up basic creamed peas by making some additions including pearl onions, baby potatoes, diced carrots, corn, sautéed mushrooms, fried bacon pieces, dill or more.

Recipe FAQs

This is Mom’s version of creamed canned peas. While it uses canned peas, I also love my other version that uses frozen peas. You can find that recipe here.
Be sure to leave the peas undrained; you’ll need the juice for the recipe.
I use two small saucepans for this recipe, while my mom uses a skillet instead. You can use whatever is readily available.
This makes enough for 2-4 people, so double or triple up the recipe if needed.
Be sure to season with salt and black pepper.
Love peas? Try our Bacon Pea Salad, Old Fashioned Pea Salad, Crunchy Ranch Pea Salad and Creamy Dill Pea Salad.
Enjoy creamed vegetables? Try our Creamed Spinach and Crock Pot Cheesy Creamed Corn.
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What can I add to canned peas for flavor?

Butter
Garlic or garlic powder
Onions or onion powder (or pearl onions)
Fresh chives
Bacon
Cubed Ham
Hot Sauce or Siracha
Worcestershire Sauce

Are canned peas the same as frozen peas?

No, there are several differences between canned peas and frozen peas. First off, the canning process cooks the peas resulting in a softer texture. Frozen peas are flash frozen after a quick blanching process resulting in a firmer texture.

Canned peas also contain sodium, while frozen peas do not. Lastly, the color of the peas are very different with frozen having a bright green color and canned having a dull green color.

Our Favorite Pea Recipes

Love peas? You are in luck as we have lots of recipes featuring this vegetable, including several versions of pea salads. Try our Bacon Pea Salad, Old Fashioned Pea Salad, Crunchy Ranch Pea Salad and Creamy Dill Pea Salad. Our friend has a great layered pasta salad with peas recipe.

We haven’t stopped at pea salads. Check out our other recipes either featuring peas or have peas as an ingredient.

Old-Fashioned Creamed Peas

Creamed Peas with New Potatoes

Rice Pilaf with Peas

Old Fashioned Pea Salad

Creamed Peas with Canned Peas

Creamed Peas using Canned Peas may not be fancy, but it's fast, economical, easy, and my kids love them. All it takes is a can of green peas, butter, flour, milk, salt and pepper.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: creamed peas, Creamed Peas using Canned Peas, Creamed Peas with Canned Peas, Easy Creamed Peas

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 135kcal

Author: Barbara

Ingredients

15 ounces canned peas, do not drain
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons flour
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Heat undrained peas in a small saucepan.
In a second small saucepan; melt butter. Add flour and whisk for 30 seconds.
Add milk to the butter mixture, stirring over medium heat until thickened.
Pour the mixture into the peas, and continue to cook until thickened to your desired consistency. Add salt and black pepper, and stir before serving.

Notes

This is Mom’s version of creamed peas. While it uses canned peas, I also love my other version that uses frozen peas. You can find that recipe here.
Be sure to leave the peas undrained; you’ll need the juice for the recipe.
I use two small saucepans for this recipe, while my mom uses a skillet instead. You can use whatever is readily available.
This makes enough for 2-4 people, so double or triple up the recipe if needed.
Be sure to season with salt and black pepper.
Love peas? Try our Bacon Pea Salad, Old Fashioned Pea Salad, Crunchy Ranch Pea Salad and Creamy Dill Pea Salad.
The nutritional information below is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used. It should not be use for specific dietary needs.

Nutrition

Creamed Peas with Canned Peas Recipe - These Old Cookbooks (2024)

FAQs

How do you jazz up a can of peas? ›

Use stock or broth instead of water for canned and frozen veggies. It even makes rice and fresh veggies taste better. Use a low sugar/salt type and it's not even that bad for you. To enhance the flavor of canned peas, try sautéing them with garlic, olive oil, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

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What makes canned peas taste better? ›

Salt and pepper work well, but oregano, garlic powder, chili powder or a variety of different popcorn seasons can help hide the taste of the peas as well.

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Do I drain canned peas before cooking? ›

"When using canned vegetables, you typically will want to and should drain the vegetables from their brine before using them,” says Chef Matt Bolus of The 404 Kitchen in Nashville. "The canning liquid is made of salt and preservatives.

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How to dress up a can of peas? ›

Add seasonings

Many of us season our peas with salt and pepper but don't stop there! Onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, Mrs. Dash, and Lawry's seasoning salt are all seasonings I like to experiment with adding to my canned peas while cooking.

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How to make a can of peas good? ›

Enhance the Flavor

While canned peas are delicious on their own, you can elevate their flavor by adding some extra ingredients: Butter or Olive Oil: Add a pat of butter or drizzle some olive oil over the cooked peas for a rich and smooth finish.

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Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the drained green beans and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the beans and season with salt and pepper.

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How do you stand up peas? ›

Since peas have evolved to climb and ramble up over other vegetation, we often will give them support — trellises — to climb in the garden. Trellises can be simple and created from materials you have around. We use chainlink fencing sections that someone gave us. Remesh, welded wire, or chicken wire will work.

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Canned black-eyed peas can be seasoned to enhance their flavor. Common seasonings include garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and herbs such as thyme or parsley. You can sauté these seasonings in a little oil before adding the peas, or simply mix them in while the peas are cooking.

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How do you jazz up canned vegetables? ›

Use seasonings

Seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, oregano, and chili powder can be used in different combinations to give your vegetables an extra kick of flavor without adding extra calories.

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