Christmas Creamed Peas with Pearl Onions

This cozy side dish brings gentle holiday warmth to your table with tender peas, soft pearl onions, and a silky cream sauce. It’s simple, comforting, and perfect for rounding out a Christmas dinner spread without fuss. Everything comes together quickly on the stovetop, making it an easy win for busy holiday cooking.

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen pearl onions
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, simmer the frozen peas and frozen pearl onions over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until just tender, then drain.
2. In the same pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a smooth paste.
4. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
5. Stir in the peas and onions, then season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
6. Warm through for 1–2 minutes until creamy and well coated.

Tip

If the sauce thickens more than you like, whisk in 1–2 tbsp of warm milk to loosen it back up.

A simple, nostalgic side like this deserves a spot on every Christmas table—save it now for your holiday boards.

Christmas Creamed Peas with Pearl Onions

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• Author: Laura HRecipes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

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A simple, cozy Christmas side of tender peas and pearl onions coated in a warm, creamy sauce.

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Ingredients

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2 cups frozen peas

1 cup frozen pearl onions

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup whole milk

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/8 tsp nutmeg

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, simmer the frozen peas and frozen pearl onions over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until just tender, then drain.

In the same pan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a smooth paste.

Slowly whisk in the milk and cook 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Stir in the peas and onions, then season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.

Warm through for 1-2 minutes until creamy and well coated.

Notes

If the sauce thickens too much, whisk in 1-2 tbsp warm milk.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American