Creamed Pearl Onions with Peanuts

A traditional holiday favorite in my family, this creamed pearl onion recipe is a surprising treat to the palate. Chopped dry roasted peanuts mingle with the cream sauce and onions, while the bread crumb topping gives it a nice bit of added texture. My sister used to bake this at every holiday meal she hosted, and since we've lost her, it has a special meaning :).

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 216 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 dash paprika
• ¼ cup bread crumbs
• ¼ cup butter, divided
• 1 dash ground black pepper
• 4 cups pearl onions
• ½ cup coarsely chopped dry roasted peanuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.

Step 3

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter, and stir in the flour, salt, paprika, and pepper until smooth. Gradually blend the milk into the saucepan until thickened. Place the onions and nuts in a medium casserole dish. Pour the sauce over the onions and nuts, and toss to coat.

Step 4

In a separate saucepan, melt the remaining butter, and toss with the bread crumbs to coat. Sprinkle over the casserole.