Creamed Onions II

Blanched, peeled onions are baked in a homemade white sauce in this classic dish. A dash of hot pepper sauce and a hint of nutmeg livens up the sauce.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 190 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 pinch salt
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 pounds small white onions
• 2 drops hot pepper sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut ends off onions and place in a large pot of water. Bring to boil; remove from water and cool slightly. Slip skins off and return onions to water. Simmer until tender.

Step 2

In a saucepan, melt butter and gradually stir in flour until smooth. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 3

In a separate saucepan, scald half and half, gradually whisk into butter mixture. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper sauce; add onions and cook until thick and smooth.