Creamed Pearl Onions

Overhead vertical shot of creamed pearl onions in blue bowl with silver spoon

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5 from 1 vote

Tender, sweet pearl onions in a luscious cream sauce make up the Creamed Pearl Onions which are a classic side dish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Mary Younkin

Ingredients

1 pound frozen pearl onions (see directions below for fresh onions)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ cup milk
¾ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley chopped small

Instructions

Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add the frozen onions and return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer 5-7 minutes, until tender. Drain well.
In the same pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Slowly add the milk to the flour and whisk to combine.
Add the cream, and continue whisking while bringing the mixture to a low simmer to thicken. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Taste and adjust as desired.
Add the onions and the parsley to the sauce and stir until heated through. Serve warm.

Notes

If using fresh onions, peel the onions by cutting off the tops and adding to the boiling water for about 1 minute. Remove from the water with a slotted spoon and place in ice water. Pinch the onion to remove the outer skin. Place peeled onions back into the water and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until tender. Drain well and proceed with the recipe as outlined above.

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