How to Make Easy Creamed Onions - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to side dishes for a holiday meal or a special dinner, creamed onions are a classic choice that never goes out of style. This rich and creamy dish combines the mild sweetness of pearl onions with a luscious, velvety sauce that is the perfect complement to roasted meats, poultry, or a hearty vegetarian main course.

Despite its decadent flavor and texture, creamed onions are surprisingly easy to make. In fact, this recipe for Easy Creamed Onions requires just a handful of ...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup water
  • salt to taste
  • 2 cups peeled pearl onions
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 ½ cups cold whole milk
  • ¼ cup quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra), or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Bring water and salt to a boil in a small saucepan; add pearl onions and cook until just tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup water in the saucepan; return onions to the pan and add butter.
  • Mix milk and quick-mixing flour together in a bowl; add to onion mixture. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in more quick-mixing flour if the mixture is too thin.
  • Nutrition

    161 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 118mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 89mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 95mg