Description
This creamy peas with cheddar recipe is a quick and delicious side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced, or 1 tbsp garlic powder)
- To taste Kosher salt
- To taste fresh ground pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese (cubed, use light)
- 1/3 cup milk (2% or whole)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (low fat or fat free)
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, or to taste)
Instructions
- Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add in the 1 pound frozen peas and stir frequently until thawed.
- Stir in the 3 garlic cloves, Kosher salt, and fresh ground pepper, sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the 8 ounces cream cheese, 1/3 cup milk, and mix until fully combined, about 2-3 minutes.
- Over medium heat, stir in the 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and cook until all the cheese melts and the mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and serve, garnished with 3 tablespoons chopped parsley and 1 teaspoon chili flakes, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- This dish pairs well with grilled chicken or fish.
- For a vegan version, substitute with plant-based cream cheese and cheese alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg