Barefoot Contessa Creamed Onions Recipe
The Barefoot Contessa Creamed Onions Recipe is rich, cozy and full of comfort. It is a classic side dish for holidays and family dinners.
Ingredients
- Pearl onions peeled – 2 pounds
- Unsalted butter – 3 tablespoons
- All-purpose flour – 2 tablespoons
- Whole milk – 1½ cups
- Heavy cream – ½ cup
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
- Nutmeg – ¼ teaspoon
- Grated Parmesan cheese – ¼ cup
Instructions
Cook the Onions
- Boil pearl onions in salted water for fifteen minutes. Drain well and set aside.
Melt the Butter
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Do not let it burn.
Add the Flour
- Whisk flour into melted butter. Cook for two minutes until smooth.
Pour in Milk and Cream
- Slowly add milk and cream. Whisk constantly to avoid lumps.
Season the Sauce
- Add salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir gently until sauce thickens.
Add Onions to Sauce
- Gently add cooked onions into the sauce. Mix until well coated.
Bake the Dish
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle cheese on top.
Finish in Oven
- Bake at 375°F for fifteen minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
Notes
- Use fresh pearl onions for best taste.
- Peel onions ahead to save time.
- Whisk sauce slowly to keep it smooth.
- Do not rush the sauce thickening.
- Use whole milk for richer flavor.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before baking.