Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors presented by creamed onions, a classic dish that combines the natural sweetness of onions with a velvety, rich sauce. This culinary masterpiece is a testament to the transformative power of simple ingredients, elevated to new heights through careful preparation and a touch of culinary finesse.
Our curated collection of creamed onion recipes offers a delightful array of variations, each with its unique charm and flavor profile. From the classic creamed onions, where tender onion slices bask in a creamy embrace, to the tantalizing creamed pearl onions, where tiny orbs of sweetness dance in a luscious sauce, our recipes cater to every palate.
For those seeking a hint of indulgence, the creamed onions with bacon recipe adds a smoky, savory dimension to the dish, while the creamed onions with mushrooms introduce an earthy, umami-rich element. And for a vegetarian delight, the creamed onions with peas recipe offers a vibrant pop of color and a burst of freshness.
No matter your preference, our creamed onion recipes guarantee a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more. So, embark on this delectable adventure, let your taste buds rejoice, and discover the magic of creamed onions.
CREAMED ONIONS
This is my absolute favorite dish that my mom makes. The onions have a mild sweet flavor, and there's plenty of the rich creamy sauce. The sweetness makes a nice complement to the Peppered Beef Tenderloin. -Denise Bitner Reedsville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, saute onions in butter until tender and golden brown, about 25 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add flour, salt and pepper to skillet; stir until smooth. Gradually stir in milk until blended., Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to medium. Return onions to the pan; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 684mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MOM'S TRADITIONAL CREAMED ONIONS
Creamy goodness!
Provided by Ibby
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel onions, and drop into boiling water. Cook until tender. Drain, reserving liquid. Set onions aside while you make the sauce.
- Melt butter or margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to make a paste. Mix together cooking water and milk. Add milk mixture slowly to the saucepan, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add onions, and transfer to a serving dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 40.3 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 142.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
CREAMED PEARL ONIONS
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories side-dish
Time 16m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
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 ONIONS
A quick and easy creamed onions recipe. Creamed onions are so delicious that you'll want to eat them year-round.
Categories Milk/Cream Onion Side Bake Vegetarian Gourmet Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Blanch onions in a 3-quart pot of boiling water 1 minute, then drain in a colander and transfer to a bowl of cold water to stop cooking. Drain and peel onions.
- Put onions and 1 teaspoon salt in same pot and add fresh water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until onions are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well in colander and transfer to a buttered 2-quart baking dish.
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, then add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add cream in a stream, whisking, and bring to a simmer, whisking. Simmer sauce, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Stir in pepper, nutmeg, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pour sauce over onions.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderately low heat, then add bread crumbs and cook, stirring, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle toasted crumbs evenly over onions and bake until sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.
CREAMED PEARL ONIONS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
CREAMED PEARL ONIONS
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
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 ONIONS WITH SAGE
You can make the bechamel sauce three days ahead (let it cool completely before refrigerating). The onions can be cooked, peeled, and refrigerated overnight. Heat the onions and sauce together over low heat before serving.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, then add 2 tablespoons salt. Add onions, and cook until just tender, about 12 minutes. Drain. When cool enough to handle, trim root ends with a paring knife, and pop onions out of their skins. Let dry on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, and whisk until mixture bubbles slightly but has not started to brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk. Raise heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Stir in remaining 3/4 tablespoon salt, the nutmeg, and sage. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Stir in onions, and cook over low heat until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes. Discard sage, retaining a few leaves for garnish if desired.
CREAMED ONIONS
This dish is a perfect addition to the traditional holiday turkey dinner. In my family, neither Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner would be complete without serving creamed onions.
Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO
Categories Onions
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fill a large stock pot with water and heat to a rolling boil.
- Add unpeeled onions and blanch for about 3 minutes.
- Drain and allow onions to cool.
- Re-fill stock pot with water and again heat to boiling temperature.
- Peel each onion by cutting the root end, not the tail end) and then squeezing the onion from its skin.
- Add the onions to the boiling water and cook until fork tender but not mushy.
- Meanwhile, stir together all remaining recipe ingredients in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until boiling. Continue to cook and stir about one more minute, until sauce has thickened.
- Combine the fork tender cooked onions with the sauce and sprinkle with paprika.
CREAMY BAKED ONIONS
Creamy onions that are perfect accompanying a roast dinner whether meat or veggie
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Side dish, Supper, Vegetable
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Peel and trim the roots of the onions but leave them whole. Cook in a large pan of boiling water for 25 mins until tender, then drain, reserving a little cooking water.
- Season the cream and mix in 2 tbsp of the onion water. When the onions are cool enough to handle, slice each in half through the root. Lay the onion halves, cut side down, in a large baking dish with the bay leaves. Pour over the cream, scatter with the Parmesan, and bake for 25 mins until the cream is bubbling and the onions are just beginning to brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose the right onions: Yellow or white onions are best for creamed onions.
- Slice the onions thinly: This will help them cook evenly.
- Sauté the onions over medium heat: This will help them caramelize and develop a rich flavor.
- Add liquid to the pan: This will help the onions cook and prevent them from burning.
- Simmer the onions until they are tender: This will take about 15-20 minutes.
- Season the onions to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
- Garnish the onions with fresh herbs: Chopped parsley or chives add a nice finishing touch.
Conclusion:
Creamed onions are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them creamy and rich or tangy and sharp, there is a creamed onion recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give creamed onions a try!
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