CREAMED ONIONS AND CARROTS

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Preparing this side dish a day ahead of time gives the pleasant flavors time to meld, plus it makes the holiday itself easier on me!-Ardis Rollefson, Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 cups water
2 pounds pearl onions
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded carrots

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Add onions; boil for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; peel and set aside. , In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add the cream, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in carrots and onions. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.