Creamy Pearl Onions Recipe

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"Not only is this dish delicious, but it's a favorite of family and company alike," writes Suzan Wiener from Spring Hill, Florida. "Best of all, it takes only a few minutes to prepare."

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Creamy Pearl Onions Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 2-3 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) frozen pearl onions
4-1/2 teaspoons butter
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup milk
Paprika

Directions

Cook onions according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in the flour, salt, nutmeg, garlic powder and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain onions; stir into cream sauce. Sprinkle with paprika. Yield: 2-3 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 169 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 289 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Creamed Pearl Onions in Quick Cooking November/December 2004, p16