Best 10 Creamed Kale With Pearl Onions Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Creamed Kale with Pearl Onions recipe, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish, hailing from the heart of Southern cuisine, seamlessly blends the earthy goodness of kale with the sweet and savory notes of pearl onions, enveloped in a creamy sauce that is simply irresistible. But that's not all! This versatile recipe offers three enticing variations to cater to your palate's desires. Indulge in the classic Creamed Kale with Pearl Onions, or elevate your taste buds with the tangy Lemon Creamed Kale or the smoky Bacon Creamed Kale. Each variation promises a unique culinary experience, ensuring that every bite is a burst of flavor.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMED KALE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds kale, center stalks removed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Blanch the kale in lightly salted water until tender, rinse in ice water, drain and cut into 1/2-inch ribbons. In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the kale, cream and nutmeg. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, or until the cream has reduced and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

CREAMED PEARL ONIONS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces pearl onions
1 cup heavy cream
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 garlic clove, smashed
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup goose stock or chicken broth

Steps:

  • Blanch the pearl onions by placing them into a large pot of rapidly boiling water. Cook them for about 1 minute. Remove the onions from the water with a strainer, then plunge into an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain them, then remove the skins.
  • Put the onions in a 3-quart saucepan and place over low-medium heat. Add the cream, bay leaves, parsley, garlic and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Then, remove the cover and add stock. Season again. Allow to cook down for 5 minutes to tighten up the cream sauce. Discard the garlic clove and bay leaves before serving.

EASY CREAMED ONIONS



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My great-grandma's recipe. Always a favorite at Thanksgiving dinner. Worth using fresh onions instead of frozen.

Provided by Erin Noel

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup water
salt to taste
2 cups peeled pearl onions
¼ cup butter
1 ½ cups cold whole milk
¼ cup quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra®), or more as needed

Steps:

  • Bring water and salt to a boil in a small saucepan; cook onions in the boiling water until just tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup water in saucepan, and return onions to pan. Add butter to onions.
  • Mix milk and quick-mixing flour together in a bowl; add to onion mixture. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in more quick-mixing flour if mixture is too thin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 117.7 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

EASY CREAMED PEARL ONIONS



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This is a recipe I originally received from my mother-in-law. Makes a great addition to any holiday meal.

Provided by Janie

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound pearl onions
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 ½ cups light cream
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place onions into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir flour and nutmeg in melted butter for about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add cream to flour mixture; cook and stir until bubbly and thick, about 5 minutes more. Stir onion and parsley into cream sauce until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 204.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

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.

CREAMED PEARL ONIONS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound peeled fresh or thawed frozen pearl onions
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups cauliflower florets (from 1/2 large head)
2 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (1/2 cups)
1/8 teaspoon packed freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat one Frigidaire Gallery® Double Wall Ovens to 400°F. Grease a 2-quart shallow baking dish with 1/2 tablespoon butter. 2. Spread the onions in the dish, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and dot with the remaining tablespoon butter. Roast until tender and caramelized, about 30 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat on a Frigidaire Induction Cooktop. Add the cauliflower and 1 tablespoon salt. Boil until very tender, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cauliflower to a food processor. Puree until very smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally. Add the cheese and nutmeg and process until very smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 4. Fold the sauce into the roasted onions, cover tightly with foil, and return to the oven. Bake until the sauce is thickened and bubbling, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the other Frigidaire Gallery® Double Wall Oven to the power broil setting, with a rack 6 inches from the broiler heat source. 5. Uncover the dish and transfer to the broiler. Broil until browned in spots, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.
  • Weeknight Tips: -This creamy cauliflower sauce tastes amazing when tossed with pasta or broccoli boiled on a Frigidaire Gallery® Induction Cooktop. -The roasted pearl onions are a tasty side dish on their own, particularly with seared steaks. -Chop up any leftover onions for a special sandwich spread.

CREAMED PEARL ONIONS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 16m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bag frozen pearl onions
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Thaw pearl onions and then saute in butter until golden brown. Deglaze by adding a little water at a time. Finish with heavy cream and reduce until you achieve a smooth consistency. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

CREAMED KALE WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons finely chopped Spanish onion
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk, scalded
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 pounds kale, center stalk removed, and coarsely torn into pieces
Caramelized Shallots, recipe follows
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
10 shallots, peeled and sliced, or 40 baby onions, peeled
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, not allowing the mixture to obtain any color. Whisk in the warm milk and cook until thickened. Season with nutmeg and salt and pepper, to taste. Keep warm until ready to use.
  • Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the kale and cook until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain in a colander and then return to pot. Add cream sauce and cook until flavors meld, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Plate creamed kale and then top with Caramelized Shallots.
  • Melt the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they begin to brown all over, about 10 minutes.

KALE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND GARLIC



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Make and share this Kale With Caramelized Onions and Garlic recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Daphne2002

Categories     Vegetable

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch kale, washed and torn (stems removed)
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
balsamic vinegar (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large pan.
  • Add chopped onions and garlic.
  • Sauté until onions are clear and begin to caramelize. Stir often. Do not allow garlic to burn.
  • Add torn kale.
  • Toss with onions and garlic.
  • Cook until kale is wilted.
  • Sprinkle with a tiny bit of balsamic vinegar if desired.
  • (Thanks reviewers for reminding me of removing the stems!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.3, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 22.8, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 2

CREAMED PEARL ONIONS



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Years ago, I took a business trip to Spokane, Wa. I had dinner at the home of my client and his wife served a creamed onion side dish that I absolutely fell in love with it. This sounds like it might be very close to that dish. From the American Heart Association Cookbook.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Onions

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups white pearl onions, drained
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup milk
pepper
1 dash nutmeg

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add flour and stir until well blended.
  • Add milk gradually.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture has thickened.
  • Drain onions and add to sauce.
  • Season with pepper and nutmeg.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.9, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 17.9, Sodium 55.5, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 2.6

Tips:

  • Select Fresh Kale: Choose dark, leafy kale with vibrant green color and no signs of wilting or yellowing.
  • Prep the Kale Properly: Remove the tough stems from the kale leaves. You can tear or chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
  • Use Good Quality Pearl Onions: Pick small, firm pearl onions. Peel them before cooking to remove the outer skin.
  • Cook the Onions Patiently: Sauté the onions over medium heat until they are caramelized and slightly browned. This will bring out their natural sweetness.
  • Add Flavorful Liquids: Use a combination of chicken broth and white wine to create a flavorful base for the creamed kale. You can also add a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
  • Use Fresh Herbs: Incorporate fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for an extra layer of flavor. Add them towards the end of cooking to preserve their delicate taste.
  • Serve with the Right Accompaniments: Creamed kale pairs well with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or as a side dish to hearty stews and casseroles.

Conclusion:

Creamed kale with pearl onions is a simple yet elegant dish that is packed with flavor and nutrients. It's a versatile side that complements a variety of main courses and can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. The combination of creamy sauce, caramelized onions, and tender kale creates a harmonious and satisfying dish that is sure to impress your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and promises delicious results. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's create a culinary masterpiece!

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