Feast your taste buds on a delectable journey with our curated collection of creamed onion recipes, each offering a unique culinary experience. From the classic Creamed Onions with White Wine, where sweet onions bathe in a luscious white wine sauce, to the tangy Creamed Onions with Red Wine, where bold red wine lends its depth of flavor. For those seeking a vegetarian delight, the Creamed Onions with Vegetable Broth offers a savory and satisfying alternative. And for a touch of indulgence, the Creamed Onions with Gruyère Cheese beckons with its rich, nutty flavor and gooey texture. These recipes promise to transform humble onions into extraordinary dishes, perfect for elevating any meal or occasion.
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EASY CREAMED ONIONS
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
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
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.
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
GRANDMA'S FAMOUS CREAMED ONIONS AU GRATIN
Make and share this Grandma's Famous Creamed Onions Au Gratin recipe from Food.com.
Provided by The Spice Guru
Categories Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- THAW 1 (14 ounce) bag Bird's Eye Frozen petite Whole Onions; LET drain; MINCE 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; GRATE 1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese; SET aside.
- MELT 2 tablespoons butter in a 1-2 quart saucepan over medium heat; ADD drained onions; RAISE heat to medium-high; STIR onions constantly as they cook, until they begin to caramelize.
- SPRINKLE 2 tablespoons flour over onions; STIR for for 1 minute.
- DEGLAZE onions with 1/3 cup dry white wine; ADD the minced thyme; STIR, scraping the bottom, until wine evaporates.
- REDUCE heat to medium-low.
- ADD 1/3 cup cream or half and half; STIR until sauce is warmed and thickened.
- SEASON sauce with 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard (or prepared horseradish), 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg, 1 pinch ground white pepper, and kosher salt, to taste.
- REMOVE from heat; ADD the grated cheese; STIR until cheese is completely melted.
- GARNISH with thinly snipped chives and SERVE.
- GET READY to melt into your seat after just one taste!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.9, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 150.2, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 5.6
CREAMED VIDALIA ONIONS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a stoveproof gratin dish over medium-high heat; add 4 pounds Vidalia onions (cut into wedges) and cook 5 minutes. Add a pinch each of nutmeg, cayenne, salt and black pepper, then add 3 tablespoons white wine and simmer 2 minutes. Whisk 1 1/4 cups half-and-half and 3 tablespoons flour; stir into the onions and bring to a boil. Mix 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), 2 tablespoons chopped chives, and salt and pepper. Sprinkle over the onion, cover with parchment paper and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and broil until golden, 5 more minutes.
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
Tender pearl onions melt in a flavorful sauce; reduced chicken stock and white wine, flavored with roasted garlic and thyme, take the place of cream.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place stock and wine in a medium pan over high heat. Reduce liquid by half; set aside.
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add onions; cook 10 minutes. Drain, and cool. Using a paring knife, remove skins.
- Place flour and reduced liquid in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until combined.
- Transfer mixture to a small saucepan; set over medium heat. Whisk constantly until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme and the pepper. Cut off top of garlic head, and squeeze flesh into the sauce; stir to combine.
- Place onions and sauce in a 10-inch round baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan and remaining teaspoon thyme. Bake until golden on top, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Serve.
Tips for the Best Creamed Onions with Wine
- Choose the right onions. Yellow onions are the most common type of onion used in creamed onions, but you can also use white or red onions. Sweet onions, such as Vidalia or Walla Walla, can also be used, but they will have a sweeter flavor.
- Slice the onions evenly. This will help them cook evenly and prevent some pieces from being overcooked while others are still undercooked.
- Cook the onions slowly. Low and slow cooking will help the onions to caramelize and develop a deep, rich flavor.
- Use a good quality white wine. A dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay, is best. Avoid using a sweet wine, as it will overpower the flavor of the onions.
- Add a touch of cream. Cream will help to make the sauce rich and creamy. You can use heavy cream, half-and-half, or even sour cream.
- Season to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all classic seasonings for creamed onions. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, or sage.
Conclusion
Creamed onions with wine is a simple but delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With the right ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make this dish at home.
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