CREAMED PEARL ONIONS

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This dish makes a wonderful side to any meat entree...if you are an onion lover, don't pass up on making these...I just love them... This will also be served at my house for Thanksgiving...I have to make a double batch...they go over that well... Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lb pearl onions
3 Tbsp flour
3 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 c chicken broth
1 c heavy whipping cream
3 sprig(s) thyme - stemmed and rough chopped
1 1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp green onions - chopped for garnish if desired
bacon bits for garnish if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Fill one saucepan with water and bring it to a boil. Add onions and cover. Remove from the heat and let them sit for 5 minutes. Drain the onions, allow to cool and then peel the onions. Set them aside. In another saucepan, melt butter or margarine. Add the flour and whisk in the chicken broth in a steady stream. Continue whisking over medium heat until thickened, add the cream and continue whisking. Add the thyme, salt, pepper and onions. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the onions are tender and the sauce is thick, approximately 45 minutes. When ready to serve, garnish with onions and bacon bits if desired.

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