Creamed Red And White Pearl Onions With Bacon

Name: Creamed Red And White Pearl Onions With Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 8-ounce bags red pearl onions; 2 8-ounce bags white pearl onions; 2 1/2 ounces (2 strips) thick-cut bacon, diced ( 1/2 cup); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 shallots, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 1/2 pints heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup fresh bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1
If red and white onions are about the same size, bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat.
2
Add onions and blanch until skins loosen slightly, about 5 minutes.
3
Drain.
4
(If white onions are considerably larger, blanch onions separately, increasing time on white onions by a couple of minutes.)
5
Let onions until cool enough to handle, then trim and peel.
6
Set aside.
7
(Onions can be blanched, peeled and trimmed ahead of time.
8
Place in 2-quart zipper-lock bag and refrigerate until ready to use.)
9
Saute bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes.
10
Transfer to paper-towel-lined plate and set aside.
11
Pour off bacon fat.
12
Melt butter in Dutch oven over low heat until foaming, add shallots and garlic and cook until translucent but not browned, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
13
Add heavy cream and salt.
14
Simmer, stirring often, until cream is thick and golden and has reduced by half, 15 to 20 minutes.
15
Stir onions into cream to heat through.
16
Heat broiler.
17
Turn onions and cream into a shallow 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
18
Top with bacon, bread crumbs and parsley.
19
Place under broiler and cook until crumbs are browned and dish is bubbling, about 10 minutes.

355

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 8-ounce bags red pearl onions, 2 8-ounce bags white pearl onions, 2 1/2 ounces (2 strips) thick-cut bacon, diced ( 1/2 cup), 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Creamed Red And White Pearl Onions With Bacon falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!