Name: Creamy Peas with Bacon and Goat Cheese
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon , chopped; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 pounds frozen peas , not thawed; 6 scallions , sliced thin; 4 ounces goat cheese , cut into 4 pieces; Salt and pepper

Why This Recipe Works

In our Creamy Peas with Bacon and Goat Cheese recipe, bacon and scallions add a sweetness that balances the tartness of the goat cheese. As with many creamy pea recipes, this one uses frozen peas. Not only are they more convenient than fresh, but they also tend to taste better. We found we could substitute cream cheese for half of the goat cheese.

Before You Begin

Because the cream is reduced to a thick consistency before the peas are added to the pan, the peas should be cooked with the cover on to limit further reduction.

Instructions

Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate and discard drippings.

Add cream to empty skillet and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in peas and scallions, cover, and cook until heated through, about 8 minutes. Off heat, stir in goat cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with bacon. Serve.