Description
This rich and savory creamed pearl onions recipe is enhanced with fresh sage and thyme, creating a comforting and flavorful side dish perfect for holiday meals or winter dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 pounds frozen pearl onions, thawed
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the pearl onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the sage and thyme, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Gradually stir in the milk and cream, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and the onions are well coated, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For best texture, allow the thawed onions to drain well before cooking.
- You can substitute fresh pearl onions if preferred, but they will need to be peeled and parboiled first.
- This dish can be made ahead and gently reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
