Creamed Caramelized Pearl Onions

Name: Creamed Caramelized Pearl Onions
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 Side Dish Servings, 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 32 ounces frozen pearl onions; 3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups reduced-fat milk (2 percent); 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; salt; pepper

Submitted by RobertGoodman

"from Good Housekeeping. triple-tested at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute We gave this duo a makeover by slimming down the sauce with reduced-fat milk and switching to frozen pearl onions. They develop a deep richness when they caramelize that's worlds apart from our past boiled methods!"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 9
Yields:: 12 Side Dish Servings
Serves:: 12

ingredients

32 ounces frozen pearl onions
3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups reduced-fat milk (2 percent)
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
¹⁄₈ teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt
pepper

directions

In 12-inch skillet, cook frozen onions on medium-high 18 to 20 minutes or until liquid releases and then evaporates and onions brown, stirring occasionally. Add margarine; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 4 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring and scraping pan occasionally.
Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring. Add milk in slow, steady stream, stirring constantly. Add thyme and bay leaf; heat to boiling on medium, stirring occasionally. Simmer 5 minutes or until mixture is creamy and thickened, stirring.
Season with nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Remove and discard thyme and bay leaf.
Serve hot.