How to Make Better-Than-Gravy Creamed Pearl Onions - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the comfort and satisfaction of a traditional home-cooked meal. And when it comes to classic comfort food, few dishes are as beloved and timeless as creamy, saucy pearl onions. Whether served as a side dish for a holiday feast or as a comforting accompaniment to a weeknight dinner, creamed pearl onions are a surefire way to delight your taste buds and warm your soul.

But if you're tired of the same old canned or powdered gravy, we've got just the recipe to t...

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Ingredients

  • 28 ¾ ounces frozen pearl onions
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • ¾ cup chopped fresh parsley, or more to taste
  • ¼ cup dry sherry
  • ¾ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons panko bread crumbs, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Partially thaw onions for 10 minutes, then thinly slice crosswise into rounds. Set in a colander and let thaw completely. Drain and spread on a paper towel-lined tray. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; cook, stirring frequently, until liquid evaporates and onions are lightly browned and slightly crisp, about 10 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; cook and stir until pale golden, about 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in milk. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, whisking frequently, until sauce is bubbling, thickened, and smooth, about 8 minutes. Add 3/4 cup parsley, sherry, paprika, cloves, and cooked onions; season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to 3 buttered 2-cup broiler-safe baking dishes or 1 buttered 2-quart baking dish.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler to high. Sprinkle panko evenly over onion mixture.
  • Broil 5 inches from heat source until panko is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning panko. Garnish with more parsley.
  • Nutrition

    156 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 118mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 95mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 125mg