Easy Creamed Pearl Onions

Pearl onions become a decadent side dish when paired with an easy sauce using butter, flour, and light cream. Fresh parsley adds a bright flavor to this rich crowd-pleaser.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 171 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound pearl onions
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups light cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place onions into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir flour and nutmeg in melted butter for about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add cream to flour mixture; cook and stir until bubbly and thick, about 5 minutes more. Stir onion and parsley into cream sauce until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.