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The Best Creamed Onions
Classic creamed onions recipe with a delicious twist that adds extra onion flavor to every bite! This will soon become your new favorite side dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 234 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 cups pearl onions peeled
- 2-3 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup half-and-half cream
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Place the pearl onions into a medium-sized stockpot and add enough chicken stock to cover. Boil until tender, 8-10 minutes.
- Drain, saving 3/4 cup of the chicken stock to use later in the sauce.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until the flour has browned and starts to smell nutty.
- Gradually whisk in the cream, then add the reserved broth, whisking to keep the sauce smooth.
- Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Add in 1/2 to 1 cup of the cooked onions, then take an immersion blender and quickly puree until smooth.
- Add in the rest of the onions and cook, on medium heat, until they are heated through.
- Stir in the nutmeg, season again with salt and pepper if desired, then place in a bowl and garnish with fresh parsley to serve.
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Notes
- Pureeing the onions into the sauce not only thickens it, but also adds extra onion flavor to amp up the cream sauce!
- Try a sprinkle of paprika on top if you're not a nutmeg fan
Nutrition Information
Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
203mg
(8%)
Potassium
426mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
462IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 426mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 462IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.