Onions In White Sauce Recipe

Name: Onions In White Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/2 lbs white pearl onions, peeled (6 jars Sm. onions can also be used); 4 cups water; CREAM SAUCE; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups half-and-half; 2 cups milk; 1 cup cheddar cheese (4 oz.); 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 2 tablespoons crushed saltine crackers; 1 teaspoon paprika

Servings: persons

4 1/2 lbs white pearl onions, peeled (6 jars Sm. onions can also be used)
4 cups water
CREAM SAUCE
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups milk
1 cup cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 tablespoons crushed saltine crackers
1 teaspoon paprika

1
Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
2
Bring onions to a boil in a large pot. Cover, reduce heat to medium low and simmer 45 to 50 minutes until tender. Drain well.
3
Melt butter in a medium sized saucepan over low heat. Whisk in flour until blended, then gradually add the half and half and milk. Increase heat and simmer 3 to 4 minutes whisking often. Remove from heat, whisk cheese until melted, then salt, nutmeg, and red pepper.
4
Put onions in baking dish. Pour cream sauce over top and sprinkle with cracker crumbs and paprika. Bake 25 minutes until hot and bubbly.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/2 lbs white pearl onions, peeled (6 jars Sm. onions can also be used), 4 cups water, CREAM SAUCE, 1/2 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Onions In White Sauce falls under the General 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.

Onions In White Sauce

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