Creamed Peas Bacon Recipes

PEAS AND BACON

Steps:

• Add the butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the shallot for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add the frozen peas to the skillet. Toss the peas to combine with the butter, then add the cooked bacon, fresh thyme and chicken broth.
• Cover the skillet and let the peas steam for 5 minutes until warmed through. Stir and taste for seasonings, adding salt and pepper to taste.

CREAMY PEAS WITH SHALLOTS AND BACON

Steps:

• In a large skillet on medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon onto a plate lined with paper towels. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of fat and keep reserve in a jar. Add garlic and shallots to remaining bacon fat and cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add heavy cream, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add frozen peas and cook until warmed through.
• Crumble bacon on top and garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately.

CREAMED PEAS & BACON

Steps:

• Pour your chicken broth, butter and bacon into a skillet and bring to a low boil.
• Now add your peas to a boil in the liquid and stir. Lower heat to medium-high heat.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together cream, flour, and sugar until well blended and without large flour chunks.
• Stir your creamed mixture into the skillet and stir well, coating all of the peas.
• Continue to cook your pan over medium-high heat until the creamed peas begin to thicken and bubble, which takes approximately 5-6 minutes. Make sure you constantly stir to avoid burning in the skillet and if if the peas thicken quicker, turn your heat down a bit.
• Creamed Peas are done when peas are cooked all the way through and cream is nice and thick.

CREAMED PEAS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from pan, crumble bacon, and reserve.
• Stir peas into bacon grease left in skillet. Cook on low heat until peas are warm. Stir together flour, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour in evaporated milk and whisk until smooth. Stir milk mixture into peas; cook over medium heat until heated through and thickened. Stir in bacon.

PEAS WITH MUSHROOMS, BACON & CREAM

Steps:

• Saute mushrooms and shallots in butter until mushrooms are tender. Add peas and cream and continue cooking until peas are tender. Add bacon and seasonings and toss. Heat through and serve.