ONIONS IN WHITE SAUCE

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Provided by kimcroft

Categories Onions

Time 1h32m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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4 1/2 lbs white pearl onions, peeled (6 jars Sm. onions can also be used)
4 cups water
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups milk
1 cup cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 tablespoons crushed saltine crackers
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
Bring onions to a boil in a large pot. Cover, reduce heat to medium low and simmer 45 to 50 minutes until tender. Drain well.
Melt butter in a medium sized saucepan over low heat. Whisk in flour until blended, then gradually add the half and half and milk. Increase heat and simmer 3 to 4 minutes whisking often. Remove from heat, whisk cheese until melted, then salt, nutmeg, and red pepper.
Put onions in baking dish. Pour cream sauce over top and sprinkle with cracker crumbs and paprika. Bake 25 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.4, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 50.8, Sodium 470.7, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 7.4, Protein 7.5