Creamed Peas and Potatoes in the Instant Pot is a delicious Side Dish Recipe you will love. Living in Idaho for the past 20+ years, I've fallen in love with potatoes, specifically New Potatoes or the small baby potatoes. They are so tender and soft and full of flavor. The potato skins are so thin and tender you won't even need to peel them in this recipe.
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I never grew up eating Creamed Peas and Potatoes, but it's a recipe I've grown to enjoy because of where I live. It's easy enough to make in the Instant Pot which is fantastic and I can't wait to show you all the tips and tricks for the perfect Creamed Peas and Potatoes Recipe.
The recipe is very similar to Creamed Peas. Okay, it's really the same basic recipe just more of it! Peas are not everyone's favorite vegetable. My own mother doesn't care for peas and she loves ALL Vegetables. My advice to you is to be thrilled when others don't love it, it means more for YOU!
Shopping List for Creamed Peas and Potatoes
- New Potatoes - I prefer using a combination of red new potatoes and golds
- Sweet Peas or Petite Peas - Fresh is best or Frozen Peas is a great choice too
- Half and Half - I like using Half and Half for a good creamy cream sauce
- Butter - Salted Butter
- Flour - All Purpose Flour
- Salt and Pepper
- Onion - Grated
How to make Creamed Peas and Potatoes in the Instant Pot
Step 1: Add 1 cup water to a 6qt Instant Pot or 1 ½ Cup water to an 8qt Instant Pot and place a trivet on top
Step 2: Wash and slice new potatoes in half. Season with Salt and Pepper and place potatoes on Trivet.
Step 3: Set Instant Pot to Pressure Cook High for 5 minutes. Make sure to close pressure valve and secure lid.
Step 4: Meanwhile steam peas in microwave until cooked.
Step 5: Release Pressure when cooking time has completed and remove potatoes. Rinse liquid out of liner and place liner back in pressure cooker.
Step 6: Set to Saute and wait until the pressure cooker reads hot. Add Butter and grated onion and saute until golden.
Step 7: Add 1 ½ tablespoon flour to butter and onions to make roux
Step 8: As butter melts with flour it will create a paste. Saute and cook paste for 45 seconds to 1 minute being careful not to burn paste.
Step 9: Add half and half, and salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine creating a cream sauce. Sauce will thicken as it cooks.
Step 10: Add peas to cream sauce and allow to cook for 1-2 minutes. Add Cooked Potatoes and Stir to combine. Serve Hot.
Creamed Peas and Potatoes on the Stove
Step 1: Fill pot with water over high heat
Step 2: Wash and cut potatoes in half and place in pot. Cook for 9 minutes or until potatoes are mostly tender when poked with a fork or knife.
Step 3: Add peas to potatoes and cook 2-3 more minutes. Remove from heat and drain liquid.
Step 4: In a frying pan melt butter and combine with flour creating a roux. Cook through and add milk, heavy cream, and salt and pepper.
Step 5: Whisk to combine over medium/high heat creating a cream sauce.
Step 6: Add cooked peas and potatoes and stir to combine. Serve Hot
Step 7: Store leftovers in sealed container in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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Pretty easy to make is you ask me but here are a few FAQ's just to help you out just in case!
Can I cut up larger potatoes instead of using New Potatoes?
Yes you can! Cut into 1 inch cubes. You will want to use about a pound and a half
Fresh, Frozen or Canned Peas?
You can use either Fresh, Frozen or Canned Peas. I prefer using Fresh or Frozen for best results. Canned peas tend to be very soft and get smashed
Can I use all Milk or all Heavy Cream?
Of course you can, however I find a combination of both milk and Heavy Cream is a good balance of creaminess and still lowers the calories a bit.
Optional Add-ins
I do love to add Parmesan Cheese and fresh herbs. You can also add finely grated onion to give a deeper flavor.
More Veggie Side Dish Recipes
- Creamed Peas
- Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
- Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
- Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
- Oven Roasted Green Beans
- Oven Roasted Broccoli
- Glazed Carrots (Instant Pot)
- Instant Pot Potatoes and Carrots
- Bacon Herbed Green Beans and Potatoes
Creamed Peas and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb Red and Yellow New Potatoes
- 10 ounce Sweet Peas - Frozen
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 ½ Tablespoon All Purpose Flour
- ¼ Cup Onion - Grated
- 2 Cup Half and Half
Instructions
Instant Pot Directions
- Add 1 cup water to a 6qt Instant Pot or 1 ½ Cup water to an 8qt Instant Pot and place a trivet on top
- Wash and slice new potatoes in half. Season with Salt and Pepper and place potatoes on Trivet.
- Set Instant Pot to Pressure Cook High for 5 minutes. Make sure to close pressure valve and secure lid.
- Steam peas in microwave until cooked or boil in water on stove
- Release Pressure when cooking time has completed and remove potatoes. Rinse liquid out of liner and place liner back in pressure cooker.
- Set to Saute and wait until the pressure cooker reads hot. Add Butter and grated onion and saute until golden.
- Add 1 ½ tablespoon flour to butter and onions to make roux
- As butter melts with flour it will create a paste. Saute and cook paste for 45 seconds to 1 minute being careful not to burn paste.
- Add half and half, and salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine creating a cream sauce. Sauce will thicken as it cooks.
- Add peas to cream sauce and allow to cook for 1-2 minutes. Add Cooked Potatoes and Stir to combine. Serve Hot.
Stove Top Directions
- Fill pot with water over high heat
- Wash and cut potatoes in half and place in pot. Cook for 9 minutes or until potatoes are mostly tender when poked with a fork or knife.
- Add peas to potatoes and cook 2-3 more minutes. Remove from heat and drain liquid.
- In a frying pan melt butter and combine with flour creating a roux. Cook through and add Half & Half, and salt and pepper.
- Whisk to combine over medium/high heat creating a cream sauce.
- Add cooked peas and potatoes and stir to combine. Serve Hot
- Store leftovers in sealed container in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
Can I use all Milk or all Heavy Cream?
Of course you can, however I find a combination of both milk and Heavy Cream is a good balance of creaminess and still lowers the calories a bit.Optional Add-ins
I do love to add Parmesan Cheese and fresh herbs. You can also add finely grated onion to give a deeper flavor.Nutrition Disclaimer
All nutrition values are approximate and calculated by a plugin and are provided as a courtesy. Adding or subtracting ingredients will change the nutritional value.
Ryan
Seriously a great tasting, quick side dish. I had a ham steak I wanted to cook yet I was bored with my usual mashed, baked or scalloped potatoes sides with ham. Searched for a veggie side with potatoes and this sounded so good. I’ve never eaten creamed peas so I had no idea what to expect. This is my new fave side dish that covers my potato craving and is healthy using peas. Very silky, creamy smooth and love the half & half versus heavy cream. Lots of possibilities, add diced or crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, thin sliced carrots…yum and thanks.