How to Make Mom's Traditional Creamed Onions - A Step-by-Step Guide

Experience the comforting and nostalgic flavors of home with this classic recipe for Mom's Traditional Creamed Onions. This dish is a beloved staple at many holiday gatherings and family dinners, and it's sure to become a favorite in your own home.

These creamed onions are silky, savory, and slightly sweet, with a rich and luscious sauce that will have you reaching for seconds. The combination of tender, sweet onions and a creamy sauce is a match made in heaven, and it's a dish that w...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 8 ounces pearl onions, peeled
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Pour water into a medium pot and bring to a boil; add onions and cook until tender. Drain in a colander, reserving 2 cups of cooking liquid; set onions aside.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour to make a paste. Stir milk into reserved cooking water; add milk mixture slowly to the saucepan, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened.
  • Season with salt and pepper; stir in onions and transfer to a serving dish.
  • Nutrition

    212 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 143mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 161mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 198mg