Creamed Ham With Peas

Name: Creamed Ham With Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup chopped green onion; 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 1/2 to 2 cups diced ham; 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed, cooked, and drained; 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Parmesan cheese, grated, optional

A comforting creamed ham dish that can be enjoyed over a variety of sides such as cornbread, rice, or biscuits.

⭐ 4.2 (17 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 8 minTotal: 18 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Lunch Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Slice green onions, separating white/light green parts from dark green.
Heat butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; add white/light green onions and parsley, cooking for 1 minute.
Stir in flour until smooth and bubbly, then cook for 2 minutes while stirring.
Gradually add milk and heavy cream, cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens.
Mix in diced ham, cooked peas, and season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with dark green onions and Parmesan cheese if desired, then serve.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 243 kcal

Carbohydrate: 11 g

Cholesterol: 70 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 14 g

Saturated Fat: 9 g

Sodium: 624 mg

Sugar: 5 g

Fat: 16 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g