Creamed Caramelized Pearl Onions
Ready In: 30 mins
Serves: 12
Yields: 12 Side Dish Servings
Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen pearl onions
- 3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups reduced-fat milk (2 percent)
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- salt
- pepper
Directions
- In 12-inch skillet, cook frozen onions on medium-high 18 to 20 minutes or until liquid releases and then evaporates and onions brown, stirring occasionally. Add margarine; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 4 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring and scraping pan occasionally.
- Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring. Add milk in slow, steady stream, stirring constantly. Add thyme and bay leaf; heat to boiling on medium, stirring occasionally. Simmer 5 minutes or until mixture is creamy and thickened, stirring.
- Season with nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Remove and discard thyme and bay leaf.
- Serve hot.
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