Description
Grandma’s classic Creamed Pearl Onions recipe celebrates traditional American side dishes with a rich, comforting blend of sweet onions and creamy sauce. Hearty home cooks will savor this nostalgic holiday accompaniment that connects generations through simple, delicious cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) pearl onions (peeled)
- 6 tbsps (90 ml) butter
- 6 tbsps (45 g) all-purpose flour
- 3 cups (720 ml) milk
- 4 cups (960 ml) water
- 1 pinch salt
- black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Meticulously gather all culinary components needed for crafting the creamed pearl onions, ensuring each ingredient is prepped and ready.
- Submerge peeled pearl onions in a pot of vigorously boiling water for approximately 5-7 minutes until they reach a tender consistency. Carefully drain the onions using a colander, preserving two cups of the cooking liquid for subsequent sauce preparation.
- Position a saucepan over medium heat and gently melt butter until it transforms into a smooth, golden liquid. Swiftly incorporate flour, whisking energetically to create a uniform roux that will establish the sauce’s foundational texture.
- Combine the reserved onion cooking liquid with milk, then methodically stream this mixture into the roux while continuously stirring. Maintain consistent movement to prevent luminal formation and cook until the sauce achieves a luxurious, velvety thickness.
- Enhance the cream sauce with judicious amounts of salt and freshly ground black pepper, calibrating the seasoning to personal preference. Delicately integrate the cooked pearl onions into the sauce, ensuring each onion receives an elegant coating of the creamy mixture.
- Transfer the completed dish to an elegant serving platter, presenting a classic side dish that marries tender onions with a rich, smooth sauce.
Notes
- Avoid aggressive boiling to prevent pearl onions from breaking apart or becoming mushy during the initial cooking process.
- Consistently whisk the butter and flour to create a smooth, lump-free base for the cream sauce, which guarantees a silky texture.
- Warm the milk slightly before adding to the roux to prevent sudden temperature shock and ensure a seamless sauce integration.
- Swap dairy milk with plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk for a lactose-free version, maintaining the creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 201 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg