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Creamy Pearl Onions
These creamy pearl onions are fancy & flavorful, the perfect addition to any dinner table!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 94 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound pearl onions
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese divided
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- If using fresh onions, peel by cutting off the top and adding to the 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.
- If using frozen onions, simmer 5-7 minutes or until tender. Drain well.
- While onions are simmering, melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add stock and cream a little bit at a time stirring after each addition whisking until smooth. Stir in a pinch of nutmeg.
- Remove from heat and stir in 3 tablespoons of parmesan cheese and salt & pepper to taste. Stir in onions.
- Spread into a small baking dish or pie plate. Top with remaining parmesan cheese and bake 20-25 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned.
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Notes
- Frozen pearl onions are usually peeled (double check when you buy them) making this dish a bit easier.
- Heavy cream can be replaced with light cream, stir in about 1 tablespoon of butter once the sauce is mixed.
- Fresh herbs can be added to the sauce along with the onions.
- Frozen green peas are a great added to this dish too. Place the frozen peas in the strainer and drain the onions over the peas. The hot water will thaw them enough to cook along with the sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
94
(5%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
196mg
(8%)
Potassium
119mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
213IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 94 | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 196mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 213IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.