Description

Creamy Red Potatoes and Peas is a rich, velvety side dish that combines tender baby red potatoes with sweet peas in a creamy sauce. Perfect for Sunday dinners, holiday feasts, or weeknight meals, this dish offers a comforting, flavorful addition to any table.

Ingredients

1 pound baby red potatoes

1 cup frozen peas (or fresh)

4 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup milk

1/4 cup heavy cream (or half and half)

1 teaspoon chicken bouillon

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the Potatoes: Wash and cut the baby red potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Boil them in a pot of water until fork-tender, about 5–8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Make the Sauce Base: In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
Build the Cream Sauce: Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook until slightly thickened, then stir in the chicken bouillon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Finish the Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and cook until the sauce reaches a gravy-like consistency. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Combine and Serve: Gently fold the boiled potatoes and peas into the creamy sauce, making sure they are evenly coated. Serve warm.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, use vegetable bouillon instead of chicken bouillon.

Substitute Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamier texture.

Add minced garlic to the butter for extra flavor.

Sprinkle fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for a burst of freshness.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of milk to loosen the sauce if it thickens.

Freezing is not recommended due to the cream sauce potentially separating upon thawing.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 180
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 340mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 25mg