Creamed Peas and Potatoes are a classic southern side dish. This recipe is a little different in that it has Velveeta cheese melted into the creamy sauce . Cheesy Creamed Peas and Potatoes are so creamy and cheesy even your kids will love them. This side dish is pure comfort food!

 
This is a recipe I adapted slightly from the blog Sweet Tea and Cornbread. It’s a totally delicious way to eat new potatoes and peas together. Creamed Peas and Potatoes is a dish I’ve eaten many times, but I never thought to add cheese.
Southerners are the best at turning vegetables into comfort food. This dish is lick your fingers good!

 
To make this recipe, look for those little tiny new potatoes that are almost bite-sized. That way you don’t have to cut them. If you have to use larger ones, cut them in half or in quarters.
 
If you like canned peas, you can use them but don’t add them to the boiling water with the potatoes. Just stir them in at the end.
Cheesy Creamed Potatoes and Peas is at the top of my list of favorite side dish comfort foods!

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Cheesy Creamed Peas and Potatoes

Creamed Peas and Potatoes are a classic southern side dish. This recipe is a little different in that it has Velveeta cheese melted into the creamy sauce . 

1 1/2 pounds small new potatoes, (halved or quartered if larger)
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen peas, (or 4 cups fresh peas)
3 tablespo...