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Creamed Onions are a delicious, elegant side dish that will make any meal special.
Creamed Onions are pearl onions made in a creamy white sauce. They are a perfect side dish for a turkey dinner but would also go very nicely with beef or ham.
When I was growing up, my Grammy always brought the Creamed Onions to our holiday meals. When she came in the door, my Dad would say, “Do you have your ticket?” He meant, “Do you have the Creamed Onions?” 😊
She made these well into her nineties. This is how she made them.
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An onion tip
Blanch first for easier peeling by dropping into boiling water for 30 seconds then putting into ice water. Cut off root end and pinch stem. The peel should slide off. This is FAR easier than trying to peel them before cooking. I tried that the first time I made them and it took forever!
Frozen onions can be used and are a little easier to work with. They are already peeled but personally, I didn’t think they tasted as good and there were a few little pieces of peel in with them.
This is what the onions look like in the produce department:
Can it Be Made Ahead of Time
They can be made ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator until dinner time. Rewarm on the stove gently so they don’t boil or in the microwave.
Can These Be Frozen
No, they won’t freeze well.
How to Store Creamed Onions
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Key Ingredients
(Full printable ingredients and instructions are just below.)
White pearl onions; fresh, whole onions found in the produce department are best. I have also used frozen pearl onions with good results.
Butter; or margarine
All purpose flour
Milk; this recipe has only been tested with dairy milk
Water from cooking the onions; this brings more of the good, oniony flavor to the gravy
How to Make Creamed Onions
*Peel, wash and cook onions in water.
Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender; about 15 minutes.
Drain but keep ½ cup of the water for the recipe.
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
Stir with a wooden spoon.
Add milk and water all at once.
Cook, stirring constantly until it thickens.
This will take 5-8 minutes
Remove from heat.
Combine onions with sauce.
Keep warm but do not boil.
*Blanch first for easier peeling by dropping into boiling water for 30 seconds then putting into ice water. Cut off root end and pinch stem. The peel should slide off.
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Creamed Onions
Creamed Onions are a delicious, elegant side dish that will make any meal special.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces white pearl onions
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup water from cooking the onions
Instructions
*Peel, wash and cook onions in water.
Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender; about 15 minutes.
Drain but keep ½ cup of the water for the recipe.
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
Stir with a wooden spoon.
Blend in flour and salt.
Add milk and water all at once.
Cook, stirring constantly until it thickens.
This will take 5-8 minutes
Remove from heat.
Combine onions with sauce.
Keep warm but do not boil.
Notes
*Blanch first for easier peeling by dropping into boiling water for 30 seconds then putting into ice water. Cut off root end and pinch stem. The peel should slide off.
Nutrition Information
Yield 3 Serving Size 1/2 cupAmount Per Serving Calories 185Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 5gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 24mgSodium 267mgCarbohydrates 23gNet Carbohydrates 21gFiber 2gSugar 6gProtein 4g
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