Pearl Onions In Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Pearl Onions In Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces white pearl onions (gold, red or white); 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 1/2 cups milk, heated until very hot, but NOT boiling (or 1 1/2 cups part milk and whipping cream); 2 2 tablespoons dry white wine or 2 tablespoons fresh stock; 1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 1 dash freshly ground nutmeg; salt; white pepper; chopped fresh parsley (to garnish); 3/4 cup fresh green peas (optional) or 3/4 cup frozen green pea (optional)

Servings: persons

10 ounces white pearl onions (gold, red or white)
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk, heated until very hot, but NOT boiling (or 1 1/2 cups part milk and whipping cream)
2 2 tablespoons dry white wine or 2 tablespoons fresh stock
1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 dash freshly ground nutmeg
salt
white pepper
chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)
3/4 cup fresh green peas (optional) or 3/4 cup frozen green pea (optional)

1
In large heat proof bowl, pour boiling water over onions to loosed papery skin. Let stand 10 minutes then drain. Carefully cut off very end of each *pearl onion and slip off the skin.
2
*Cut the pearl onions in half if you wish.
3
Cream Sauce::
4
Melt butter over medium heat then add flour stirring with wire whisk constantly until all butter is absorded.
5
Turn heat down to low and add milk slowly (or milk/whipping cream), continuing to stir constantly with wire whisk to break up lumps. Add sherry, (or substitute), Tabasco sauce, nutmeg, white pepper and salt. Fold in cooked onions and mix well.
6
Just prior to serving, garnish with fresh parsley.
7
Variation: When folding in cooked pearl onion add 3/4 cup fresh or frozen (defrosted) green peas.

240

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces white pearl onions (gold, red or white), 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons flour, 1 1/2 cups milk, heated until very hot, but NOT boiling (or 1 1/2 cups part milk and whipping cream), and more.

Yes, Pearl Onions In Cream 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pearl Onions In Cream Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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