Best Onions In White Sauce Recipes

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MOM'S TRADITIONAL CREAMED ONIONS



Mom's Traditional Creamed Onions image

Creamy goodness!

Provided by Ibby

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup pearl onions
4 cups water
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 pinch salt to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Peel onions, and drop into boiling water. Cook until tender. Drain, reserving liquid. Set onions aside while you make the sauce.
  • Melt butter or margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to make a paste. Mix together cooking water and milk. Add milk mixture slowly to the saucepan, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add onions, and transfer to a serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 40.3 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 142.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

BASIC WHITE SAUCE



Basic White Sauce image

For years, I've used this smooth white cream sauce for pasta to make many dishes. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. -Lois Gelzer, Standish, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
1 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Use immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CREAMED PEARL ONIONS



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When our children were small, we always celebrated Christmas at our house. This was one of many recipes I relied on that could be prepared a day in advance, which gave me more time to spend with guests. Everyone expected to see this vegetable dish on the table every year. -Barbara Caserman, Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups pearl onions
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
3/4 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Pimiento strips, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large kettle, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add pearl onions; boil until tender, 6-7 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; peel and set aside., In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the parsley, cheese and onions., Pour into an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes; stir. Top with pimientos if desired. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ONION CHEESE SAUCE



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This recipe makes enough to use as smooth, mild sauce on a side vegetable like cauliflower, broccoli or brussel sprouts.-Agnes Bucko, Kunkletown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 1-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
1-1/4 cups milk
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, saute onion in butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add the milk. , Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CREAMY GARLIC AND ONION SPAGHETTI



Creamy Garlic and Onion Spaghetti image

This is one of my family's favorite recipes, handed down in my mother's Italian family for several generations. I serve it to my small children, and they love the long noodles and savory sauce!

Provided by j2white

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 white onions, halved and thinly sliced
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) package spaghetti
½ cup dry Chardonnay
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
cracked black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter with olive oil in a saucepan over low heat. Stir onions, garlic, sugar, and salt into the hot butter and oil. Cover pan and cook until onions are soft and translucent, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
  • Pour Chardonnay into onion mixture and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir heavy cream into mixture and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer spaghetti to a serving bowl and pour onion sauce over pasta; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Cholesterol 72.8 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 322.1 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

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