Description
Creamed pearl onions are a delightful and comforting side dish that elevates any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh pearl onions
- Salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups light cream
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Additional chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Additional grated fresh parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Cut away the root ends of the pearl onions and discard the trimmed ends. Set aside an ice water bath to chill them later.
- Fill a large saucepan with water and bring it to a boil. Add the trimmed onions and boil for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Drain the boiled onions and transfer them to the ice water bath. Swirl until cool enough to handle, then remove.
- Gently pinch the stem end of each onion to loosen the skin. Discard the skins and return the peeled onions to the saucepan.
- Fill the saucepan with enough fresh water to cover the onions completely and add salt. Bring to a boil over high heat again.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, or until the onions are tender but not mushy.
- Drain the cooked onions and transfer them to a fresh ice bath. After cooling, use a slotted spoon to remove them, letting excess water drip off onto paper towels.
- Heat the saucepan over medium heat and add the butter. Melt completely while being careful not to burn it.
- Add flour to the melted butter and whisk until combined; cook for about 5 minutes, whisking frequently until golden.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Whisk in the light cream, then return to heat, cooking until bubbly and thick, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the optional sherry, grated parmesan, chopped parsley, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste until well combined.
- Return the cooked onions to the saucepan and gently fold them into the sauce. Cook for another 2 to 5 minutes until heated through.
- Transfer the creamed onions to a serving dish. Garnish with additional chopped parsley and grated parmesan if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg