Best 6 Creamed Kale With Pearl Onions Recipes

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Creamed kale with pearl onions is a classic dish that combines the earthy flavor of kale with the sweet, buttery taste of onions in a creamy sauce. This simple yet comforting dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. It is a healthy and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY CREAMED PEARL ONIONS



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This is a recipe I originally received from my mother-in-law. Makes a great addition to any holiday meal.

Provided by Janie

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound pearl onions
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 ½ cups light cream
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place onions into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir flour and nutmeg in melted butter for about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add cream to flour mixture; cook and stir until bubbly and thick, about 5 minutes more. Stir onion and parsley into cream sauce until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 204.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CREAMED PEARL ONIONS



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When our children were small, we always celebrated Christmas at our house. This was one of many recipes I relied on that could be prepared a day in advance, which gave me more time to spend with guests. Everyone expected to see this vegetable dish on the table every year. -Barbara Caserman, Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups pearl onions
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
3/4 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Pimiento strips, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large kettle, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add pearl onions; boil until tender, 6-7 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; peel and set aside., In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the parsley, cheese and onions., Pour into an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes; stir. Top with pimientos if desired. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CREAMED SPINACH & PEARL ONIONS



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When I was a culinary student, this creamy dish wowed me, and I don't even like spinach. This side is a keeper! -Chelsea Puchel, Pickens, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 package (14.4 ounces) frozen pearl onions, thawed and drained
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
10 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 13 cups)

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add pearl onions; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in cream. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, 6-8 minutes., Stir in cheese, salt and pepper. Add spinach; cook, covered, until spinach is wilted, 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 30g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CREAMED KALE WITH CRISPY SHALLOTS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     Milk/Cream     Onion     Side     Thanksgiving     Kale     Fall     Family Reunion     Potluck     Shallot     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds kale, stems and ribs removed, coarsely chopped
3 1/2 cups whole milk, or more if needed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
1 medium Spanish onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crispy Shallots

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 10-inch square baking dish.
  • 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the kale and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, rinse with cold water, and drain well again. Place the kale in clean kitchen towels or paper towels and squeeze out the excess liquid. Put the kale in a large bowl.
  • 3. Pour the milk into a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat.
  • 4. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Whisk in the flour and cook until smooth and light blonde in color, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the warm milk, raise the heat to high, and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and the flour taste has cooked out, about 5 minutes. If the mixture becomes too thick, add a little more milk.
  • 5. Strain the sauce over the kale. Add the nutmeg, season with salt and pepper, and mix gently to combine. Scrape the mixture into the baking dish and bake in the oven until light golden brown on top and just warmed through, about 15 minutes.
  • 6. Remove from the oven and top with the crispy shallots . Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

CREAMED KALE WITH PANKO TOPPING



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This creamed kale makes a wonderful side dish for prime rib. The bright flecks of red pimento amongst the vibrant green of the kale is perfect at Christmastime!

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Kale Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds chopped kale leaves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, diced
2 tablespoons diced pimento peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ¼ cups half-and-half
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
⅓ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 pinch cayenne pepper
¼ cup panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Working in batches, add some kale to the boiling water and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to an ice water bath and then drain in a colander. Place in a salad spinner to remove excess water. Continue to cook and drain remaining batches.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add pimentos and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add half-and-half and cream and bring to a simmer.
  • Remove from the heat. Stir in Gruyere cheese, 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and cayenne. Fold in kale. Transfer to a shallow baking dish and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and panko.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 257.7 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CREAMED CARAMELIZED PEARL ONIONS



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Slimmed down sauce with reduced-fat milk and frozen pearl onions. Convenient because the pearl onions are already peeled, they develop a deep richness when they caramelize that's world's apart from past boiled-onion dishes. This came from Good Housekeeping. I have not tried this but I'm posting it for safe keeping.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Grains

Time 38m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

30 ounces frozen pearl onions (2 - 16oz bags)
3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 cups reduced fat 2% milk
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In 12"-inch skillet, cook frozen onions on medium-high 18-20 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, salt, and pepper. Remove and discard thyme and bay leaf. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.2, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 3.3, Sodium 161.5, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 2.4

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender kale for the best flavor and texture.
  • Wash the kale thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Trim the tough stems from the kale leaves before chopping.
  • Use a sharp knife to chop the kale into bite-sized pieces.
  • Sauté the kale in a little bit of olive oil or butter until it is wilted and tender.
  • Add the pearl onions and cook until they are softened.
  • Stir in the cream and milk and bring to a simmer.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
  • Serve the creamed kale with pearl onions over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Creamed kale with pearl onions is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy, flavorful sauce and tender kale and onions, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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