Creamed Pearl Onion Casserole Recipe

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This rich and creamy onion casserole would be great alongside any roasted meat. Feel free to use frozen pearl onions (and skip the first step of the recipe) if you're pressed for time. —Sandra Law, Tucson, Arizona

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Creamed Pearl Onion Casserole Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 10 Servings

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Ingredients

3/4 pound pearl onions
4 celery ribs, chopped
5 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Directions

In a Dutch oven, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add pearl onions; boil for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; peel and set aside.
In a large saucepan, saute the celery, green onions and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add cream and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in pearl onions and cheese. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish; sprinkle with paprika.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1/2 cup equals 266 calories, 19 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 69 mg cholesterol, 429 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 9 g protein.

Originally published as Creamed Pearl Onion Casserole in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2009, p47

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.