BETTER-THAN-GRAVY CREAMED PEARL ONIONS

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"A culinary student in Omaha, Nebraska, shared a version of this with me ages ago. It's truly terrific and goes with everything on the Thanksgiving table. I really do like it better than gravy on mashed potatoes." - Allrecipes Editor-in-Chief Nichole Aksamit

Provided by Nicholio

Categories     Vegetarian Gravy

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

28 ¾ ounces frozen pearl onions
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
¾ cup chopped fresh parsley, or more to taste
¼ cup dry sherry
¾ teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons panko bread crumbs, or to taste

Steps:

  • Partially thaw onions for 10 minutes, then thinly slice crosswise into rounds. Set in a colander and let thaw completely. Drain and spread on a paper towel-lined tray. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; cook, stirring frequently, until liquid evaporates and onions are lightly browned and slightly crisp, about 10 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; cook and stir until pale golden, about 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in milk. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, whisking frequently, until sauce is bubbling, thickened, and smooth, about 8 minutes. Add 3/4 cup parsley, sherry, paprika, cloves, and cooked onions; season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to 3 buttered 2-cup broiler-safe baking dishes or 1 buttered 2-quart baking dish.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler to high. Sprinkle panko evenly over onion mixture.
  • Broil 5 inches from heat source until panko is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning panko. Garnish with more parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 118.1 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

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