Mom's Traditional Creamed Onions

In this easy creamed onion recipe, pearl onions are cooked on the stovetop and served in a creamy sauce for a delicious side dish to any roast.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 212 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.