Last Minute Creamed Onions
Elevate your holiday table or weeknight dinner with these quick and easy Last Minute Creamed Onions—a rich, velvety side dish that's ready in just 20 minutes. Featuring tender pearl onions simmered in a luscious cream sauce made with butter, whole milk, and heavy cream, this recipe is the epitome of comfort food elegance with minimal effort. Frozen, pre-peeled onions save you valuable prep time, while a touch of freshly grated nutmeg and a sprinkle of parsley add a gourmet flair. Perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper, these creamed onions pair beautifully with roasted meats, hearty casseroles, or festive feasts. Simple, indulgent, and crowd-pleasing, this dish is your go-to solution for a last-minute yet impressive side.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz pearl onions (frozen, pre-peeled)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
- 0.125 tsp nutmeg (optional, freshly grated)
- 1 tbsp parsley (optional, chopped for garnish)
Instructions
Place the frozen pearl onions in a medium saucepan and add enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until the onions are tender. Drain and set aside.
In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously for about 1-2 minutes, creating a smooth paste (roux).
Slowly add the milk to the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Once incorporated, pour in the heavy cream, continuing to whisk until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
Season the cream sauce with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using), then stir well to combine.
Add the drained pearl onions back into the saucepan, gently folding them into the cream sauce to coat evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes on low heat until the onions are heated through.
Transfer the creamed onions to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
998 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.6 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.6 g | 213% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 211 mg | 70% | |
| Sodium | 1344 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 421 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1203 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
