Traditional Creamed Onions
These creamed onions are a delicious side dish to serve with ham, turkey, or any roast. Full of creamy goodness!
INGREDIENTS :
- 4 cups water
- 8 ounces pearl onions, peeled
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTION:
- Gather all ingredients.
- Pour water into a medium pot and bring to a boil; add onions and cook until tender. Drain in a colander, reserving 2 cups of cooking liquid; set onions aside.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour to make a paste. Stir milk into reserved cooking water; add milk mixture slowly to the saucepan, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper; stir in onions and transfer to a serving dish.
