These Creamed Onions are a traditional side dish that is popular during the holidays. Pearl Onions are cooked until tender in a creamy white sauce for a classic, elegant dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any special occasion.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword creamed, Holiday Recipes, onions, Side Dish
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Chilling Time 12 hourshours
Servings 6servings
Ingredients
4cupspearl onions
¼cupbutter
¼cupflour
¾cupchicken broth
¾cupheavy cream
¼cupfresh parsleyfinely chopped
¼cupgrated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Place the onions in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, around 6 to 7 minutes. Remove the onions from the water and allow to cool. Peel the onions and set them aside.
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium low heat. Add the flour and stir to mix.
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream and simmer, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened, around two minutes.
Remove the pan from heat and stir in the parsley and parmesan cheese.
Add the onions and stir to coat.
Transfer the onion mixture to a baking dish and cover with plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator overnight.
When ready to cook, remove the pan from the refrigerator and allow to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the onions covered for 15 minutes, then remove the cover and cook an additional 10 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly.