Description
Barefoot Contessa’s Creamed Onions elevate classic holiday side dishes with silky, rich perfection. Gentle pearl onions bathe in a luxurious cream sauce that promises comfort and sophisticated flavor for special gatherings you’ll treasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups peeled pearl onions
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ¼ cup butter
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Thickening Agents:
- ¼ cup quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra), or more as needed
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Prepare a hot water bath by bringing 190 milliliters () of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan, seasoning with 5 grams () of salt.
- Carefully add of peeled pearl onions to the boiling water, allowing them to simmer for 6-8 minutes until they become tender but not mushy.
- Drain the onions, reserving approximately 120 milliliters () of the cooking liquid in the saucepan.
- Return the saucepan to low heat, introducing 57 grams () of unsalted butter and the drained onions, gently swirling until the butter completely melts and coats the onions evenly.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk 360 milliliters (1 ) of cold whole milk with 30 grams () of quick-mixing flour until the mixture transforms into a smooth, lump-free liquid.
- Gradually incorporate the milk and flour mixture into the onion pot, stirring continuously to prevent any potential scorching.
- Maintain medium-low heat, stirring consistently for 10-12 minutes until the sauce achieves a rich, creamy consistency that clings delicately to the onions.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt, tasting and fine-tuning to personal preference.
- Transfer to a warm serving dish, presenting the creamy pearl onions as an elegant accompaniment to roasted meats or traditional holiday fare.
Notes
- Capture the perfect onion texture by cooking them just until they’re tender and translucent, avoiding overcooking that leads to mushy results.
- Precision matters when measuring flour, as even a slight deviation can dramatically alter the sauce’s consistency and overall flavor profile.
- Continuous stirring prevents sauce separation and ensures a silky, uniform texture that coats ingredients beautifully.
- Temperature control is crucial when preparing the dish, keeping ingredients warm without overcooking to maintain optimal taste and texture.
- Fresh ingredients elevate the entire recipe, so choose high-quality onions and flour for the most delicious outcome.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 189 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 455 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg