Best 14 Peas With Bacon Recipes

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Peas with bacon is a classic side dish that is both simple to make and delicious. It is a great way to use up leftover peas and bacon, and it can also be made with frozen peas. This versatile dish can be served with a variety of main courses, and it is also a great option for potlucks and picnics. Peas with bacon is a classic comfort food that is sure to please everyone at your table.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

PEAS WITH BACON



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Green pea recipe combines frozen peas with smoky bacon in a sweet and zesty mustard sauce for a delightful side dish

Provided by ReadySetEat

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons Parkay® Original Spread-tub
1 bag (13 oz each) Birds Eye® Sweet Garden Peas
1/2 cup chopped fully cooked bacon
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Gulden's® Spicy Brown Mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt Parkay in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add peas; cook 5 minutes or until slightly thawed, stirring frequently. Add bacon, brown sugar, mustard and pepper; cook 3 minutes more or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : @id https, Calories 126 calories

PEAS WITH BACON AND ALMONDS



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Turn simple peas into sensational in just minutes with bacon, butter and nuts.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 1/2 cups frozen sweet peas
2 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Cook peas as directed on bag; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
  • Add onion and almonds to bacon drippings in skillet; cook over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender and almonds are lightly browned. Remove from skillet.
  • In same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add cooked peas, bacon, onion, almonds, salt and pepper; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

BACON PEA SALAD



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Peas, bacon, cheese, onions, celery, and mayo dressing are tossed together and chilled in this great summer salad.

Provided by CarolTyson

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bacon
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (20 ounce) package fresh green peas
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ cup cubed Cheddar cheese
⅓ cup chopped onion

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon grease.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, reserved bacon grease, honey, sugar, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
  • Mix bacon, peas, celery, Cheddar cheese, and onion together in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 303.6 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

PEAS AND BACON



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Peas and Bacon is an easy side dish recipe that we serve for parties, holidays and every day dinners!

Provided by Dan

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons butter
1 large shallot, diced
20 ounces frozen peas
5 strips cooked bacon, cooked and chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/4 cup chicken broth
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Sugar 5.2 g, Sodium 528.5 mg, Fat 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 8.1 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg

GREEN PEAS WITH BACON



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These Green Peas with bacon are an easy & flavorful side dish made with only 4 ingredients!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 slices raw bacon (chopped)
¼ cup onion (finely diced)
1 clove garlic (minced)
2 cups frozen green peas
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Add raw bacon to a skillet and cook until browned and crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan, reserving the fat.
  • Add the onion to the bacon fat and cook 3-4 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add frozen peas and 2 tablespoons water. Cover and cook over medium heat until peas are tender, about 4-5 minutes. Remove lid and cook until liquid evaporates.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with crispy bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 77 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PEAS WITH BACON



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A touch of smoky bacon turns frozen peas into a sumptuous side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen peas
1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate, leaving fat in skillet.
  • Add peas to skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Serve peas topped with bacon.

PEAS AND BACON



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I make this dish when peas are at the height of their season and I love to serve it with simply cooked fish, such as grilled halibut or grilled salmon. It needs some acidity because of the richness of the bacon and rendered fat. Since I don't love lemon and bacon together, I opt for orange juice and zest; the brightness they add works perfectly here.

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces bacon, diced (1 cup)
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 cup shelled fresh peas
Grated zest and juice of 1 orange
1/4 cup sliced fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large saute pan over medium-low heat until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crispy, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and shallots and sweat for 1 minute. Add the peas and increase the heat to medium. Pour in the orange juice and cook until the peas are tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and fold in the orange zest, parsley and butter. Taste for seasoning and add salt if necessary, though you shouldn't need much because the bacon adds a natural saltiness to the dish.

PEAS WITH BACON



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I found versions of this dish on menus across America, Italian and non-Italian. I guess everybody loves its appealing flavors. It is delicious made with frozen peas, but when I was a child, my grandma made it only with the sweetest first pods of peas. I also remember that it was my job to shell them, and I ate quite a few of those raw peas. Pancetta is pork belly cured with salt, pepper, and other seasonings, then made into a roll, but not smoked like bacon. You can substitute bacon or Canadian bacon for the pancetta, and substitute fresh peas for frozen.

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 ounces pancetta, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 pound frozen peas, thawed, or 1 pound fresh peas blanched for 5 minutes
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Combine the olive oil, pancetta, and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until the pancetta fat is rendered, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Pour in the peas. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion and peas are tender and flavored with the pancetta. Stir in the pine nuts. Cook and toss for a minute, then serve.

SNOW PEAS WITH BACON



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I got this from an Atkins friendly cookbook. It's now my favorite way to cook peas. Also works very well with green beans.

Provided by Jen Andrews

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 lbs snow pea pods
5 -8 slices bacon, cut into bite sized pices. (depending on taste)
1/4 cup hazelnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet until done.
  • Meanwhile in a small skillet, roast chopped hazelnuts for aobut 5 minutes on medium-low heat.
  • When bacon is done, add pea pods and cook for 3 mintues.
  • Add roasted hazelnuts.
  • Stir together and cook 2 more minutes.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.8, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 12.8, Sodium 157.3, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.2, Protein 3

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH BACON



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A real Southern favorite, black-eyed peas are traditionally served on New Year's Day to bring good luck. The bacon and thyme in my mom's recipe make them extra special. -Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound dried black-eyed peas
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt to taste
Fresh thyme leaves and additional cooked and crumbled bacon, optional

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort black-eyed peas. Place peas and bacon in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat; let soak, covered, 1 hour. Do not drain., In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in thyme., Stir into pea mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until peas are tender, stirring occasionally, 30-40 minutes. Sprinkle with salt to taste. If desired, garnish with fresh thyme leaves and additional crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

EARLY JUNE PEAS WITH BACON



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Great side dish with either frozen english peas or fresh from the garden if you're lucky enough to have some! ;-)

Provided by Nancy Sneed

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1 lb) package English pea
3 slices bacon, cut up
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon flour
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Cook peas as directed.
  • Place in a serving bowl.
  • Cook the bacon and onion together until the bacon is crisp.
  • Remove bacon and onion from the skillet and set aside.
  • Stir the flour into the bacon drippings.
  • Add the vinegar and sugar.
  • Cook til bubbly and thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Pour the sauce over the peas; top with bacon and onion and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.1, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 9.2, Sodium 118.7, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 10.6, Protein 6.6

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH BACON



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This recipe will convert the most skeptical person about beans being delicious!

Provided by MUKWONOCOOK

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Beans and Peas     Black-Eyed Peas

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon, or more to taste
1 large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
4 cups dry black-eyed peas - sorted, rinsed, and drained
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a 5-quart Dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle.
  • Heat bacon drippings over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, and garlic in the drippings until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, black-eyed peas, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and skim the top if necessary.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer. Add bacon and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer until peas are tender, 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how tender you like them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1140.4 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

PEAS WITH BACON, GARLIC AND PARSLEY



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Categories     Garlic     Side     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Bacon     Pea     Spring     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

7 bacon slices, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 10-ounce packages frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
Chopped Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Sauté bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Add garlic to skillet; sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add peas and butter to skillet. Saut until heated through, about 5 minutes. Mix in bacon; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to dish; sprinkle with parsley.

BACON AND GARLIC SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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This flavorful side dish calls for only four ingredients! Feel free to use fresh sugar snap peas if you'd like. -Tami Kuehl, Loup City, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 bacon strips, coarsely chopped
1 package (14 ounces) frozen sugar snap peas, thawed
1 shallot or small onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir peas in bacon drippings until heated through. Add shallot and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Sprinkle with reserved bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose fresh or frozen peas. Fresh peas are best, but frozen peas are a good option if fresh peas are not available.
  • Use good quality bacon. The better the bacon, the better the peas will taste.
  • Cook the bacon until it is crispy. This will help to render out the fat and give the peas a smoky flavor.
  • Add the peas to the bacon fat and cook until they are tender. Be careful not to overcook the peas, or they will become mushy.
  • Season the peas with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Serve the peas while they are hot. Peas are a great side dish for grilled chicken, fish, or pork.

Conclusion:

Peas with bacon is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious side dish that will complement any meal. So next time you're looking for an easy and tasty side dish, give peas with bacon a try.

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