Best 13 Creamed Winter Onions Recipes

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Creamed winter onions are a classic comfort dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. This creamy, flavorful dish is made with simple ingredients that are easy to find and can be prepared in less than an hour. Serve creamed winter onions as a side dish or as a main course with a side of rice or bread. The beautiful brown color of the onions, contrasting with the rich, creamy sauce, will make this a dish that your family and friends rave about.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMED ONIONS



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This is my absolute favorite dish that my mom makes. The onions have a mild sweet flavor, and there's plenty of the rich creamy sauce. The sweetness makes a nice complement to the Peppered Beef Tenderloin. -Denise Bitner Reedsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 large onions, sliced
1 cup butter
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups milk

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or Dutch oven, saute onions in butter until tender and golden brown, about 25 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add flour, salt and pepper to skillet; stir until smooth. Gradually stir in milk until blended., Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to medium. Return onions to the pan; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 684mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY CREAMED ONIONS



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My great-grandma's recipe. Always a favorite at Thanksgiving dinner. Worth using fresh onions instead of frozen.

Provided by Erin Noel

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup water
salt to taste
2 cups peeled pearl onions
¼ cup butter
1 ½ cups cold whole milk
¼ cup quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra®), or more as needed

Steps:

  • Bring water and salt to a boil in a small saucepan; cook onions in the boiling water until just tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup water in saucepan, and return onions to pan. Add butter to onions.
  • Mix milk and quick-mixing flour together in a bowl; add to onion mixture. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in more quick-mixing flour if mixture is too thin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 117.7 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

CREAMED ONIONS



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This dish is a perfect addition to the traditional holiday turkey dinner. In my family, neither Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner would be complete without serving creamed onions.

Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO

Categories     Onions

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 -20 fresh boiling onions, golf ball size, from produce department
2 tablespoons flour (I prefer Wondra.)
1 cup cold milk
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Fill a large stock pot with water and heat to a rolling boil.
  • Add unpeeled onions and blanch for about 3 minutes.
  • Drain and allow onions to cool.
  • Re-fill stock pot with water and again heat to boiling temperature.
  • Peel each onion by cutting the root end, not the tail end) and then squeezing the onion from its skin.
  • Add the onions to the boiling water and cook until fork tender but not mushy.
  • Meanwhile, stir together all remaining recipe ingredients in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until boiling. Continue to cook and stir about one more minute, until sauce has thickened.
  • Combine the fork tender cooked onions with the sauce and sprinkle with paprika.

CREAMED WINTER ONIONS



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Served at holidays this tradition started in our family years ago and was inspired by Jeff Smith's the Frugal Gourmet Holiday Cookbook.

Provided by Gillian Spence

Categories     Onions

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs boiling onions
2 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Cut the ends off the onions and peel. Put the onions in a saucepan and pour in the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then turn down to simmer for about 10 minutes. You want the onions to be barely tender. Remove the onions with a sleeved spoon (those spoons with holes in them) so that the stock remains in the pan.
  • Keep the stock simmering while you bring forth a frying pan. Melt the butter and stir in the flour (make sure the flour is thoroughly moistened - this prevents lumps later). Quickly add in the liquid ingredients (including the stock), stir constantly over a medium heat while then adding spices - except nutmeg (honestly, you don't need three hands to accomplish this maneuver).
  • Place the onions in a casserole dish (you might have done this when removing them from the stock). Pour the cream sauce over the top - sprinkle the bare bit of nutmeg on top of all. Place casserole dish in 375 degree oven for about 40 minutes. You can even brown the top slightly under the broiler if you wish and don't already have several other items to worry about.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.5, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 233.5, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 11.4, Protein 6.4

SIMPLE CREAMED ONIONS



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This simple recipe for creamed onions makes a delicious holiday side dish. Serve the creamy onions with boiled ham or a turkey dinner.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds small white onions
1 teaspoon salt ( divided )
1/4 cup butter
5 tablespoons flour
2 cups of milk
Optional: a few drops hot sauce
Optional: fresh chopped chives
Optional: fresh chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Peel the onions and place them in a large saucepan. Add 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and enough water to cover.
  • Place the pan over high heat and bring the onions to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan; cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; add the flour and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook the flour and butter slurry for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually add the milk; cook until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Add the hot sauce, if using, and stir to blend. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Add the drained onions to the sauce; heat through and garnish with fresh chopped chives or parsley, if desired.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 401 mg, Fat 8 g, ServingSize 10 servings, UnsaturatedFat 3 g

CREAMED ONION GRATIN



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This Creamed Onion Gratin is one of those timeless recipes that will always have a place at the Southern holiday table. If you've planned ahead, you already stored your surplus of spring Vidalia's to enjoy throughout the year. If not, any sweet onion will do. First, the onions are slowly caramelized to bring out (even more of) their ultra sweet flavor, and laced with sherry to add another dimension of taste. The tender onions are then tossed in a rich and creamy cheese sauce and topped with buttery panko crumbs. The results are baked into a bubbling golden brown casserole so good you'll want to eat it straight from the pan with a spoon.

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h30m

Yield s: 6 - 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds sweet onions (such as Vidalia, Walla Walla, or Maui onions)
3 tablespoons cream sherry
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk, scalded
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and pepper
1/2 cup panko crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a gratin dish or medium casserole.
  • Cut off the root and tip of the onions. Slice in half length-wise and peel. Lay the cut-side of the onion down and slice length-wise into thick wedges.
  • In a Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt two tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and caramelized, about 40 minutes. Add the sherry and simmer until it evaporates. Remove the onions from the pan and pour through a fine mesh sieve. Let them drain while making the bechamel sauce. (Draining the onions prevents a runny gratin because the onions will continue to release more liquid in the oven.)
  • In the same Dutch oven, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for one minute. Add the scalded milk and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce is very thick. Remove from the heat. Fold in the Gruyere and stir until completely melted. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the onions to the cheese sauce and toss to thoroughly coat. Pour the onion mixture into the gratin dish.
  • Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and toss with the panko crumbs. Sprinkle over the top of the onions and bake until bubbly and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve warm.

"CREAMED" PEARL ONIONS



Tender pearl onions melt in a flavorful sauce; reduced chicken stock and white wine, flavored with roasted garlic and thyme, take the place of cream.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 3/4 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock, skimmed of fat
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 pounds white pearl onions
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 head roasted garlic
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place stock and wine in a medium pan over high heat. Reduce liquid by half; set aside.
  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add onions; cook 10 minutes. Drain, and cool. Using a paring knife, remove skins.
  • Place flour and reduced liquid in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until combined.
  • Transfer mixture to a small saucepan; set over medium heat. Whisk constantly until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme and the pepper. Cut off top of garlic head, and squeeze flesh into the sauce; stir to combine.
  • Place onions and sauce in a 10-inch round baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan and remaining teaspoon thyme. Bake until golden on top, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Serve.

CREAMED ONIONS



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Categories     Onion     Side     Vegetarian     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/3 pound small (1 1/2-inch) onions
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Cut off tip and root ends of onions. Peel, quarter, then separate onion layers. Cook onions in boiling salted water to cover in a 2-quart saucepan until tender, 15 to 20 minutes, and drain in a colander. Melt butter in saucepan over moderate heat. Add flour and cook, whisking, 1 minute. Add cream in a slow stream, whisking, and simmer, whisking, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add onions, cloves, and salt and pepper to taste and gently simmer 5 minutes. Stir in parsley.

MOM'S TRADITIONAL CREAMED ONIONS



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Creamy goodness!

Provided by Ibby

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup pearl onions
4 cups water
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 pinch salt to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Peel onions, and drop into boiling water. Cook until tender. Drain, reserving liquid. Set onions aside while you make the sauce.
  • Melt butter or margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to make a paste. Mix together cooking water and milk. Add milk mixture slowly to the saucepan, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add onions, and transfer to a serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 40.3 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 142.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

CREAMY SWEET ONIONS



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Well coated with a tangy sour cream and celery seed dressing, these sweet-sour onions can sure dress up a juicy burger. My sister likes to serve them as a side salad when our family gets together in summer up at the lakes. -Ethel Lowey, Fort Frances, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 large white onions, thinly sliced
2-1/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups cider vinegar
1-1/2 cups water
4 teaspoons salt
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the onions in a large bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, water and salt. Bring to a boil; pour over onions. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Drain onions, discarding liquid. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, celery seed, salt and pepper. Add onions; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CREAMED ONIONS WITH SAGE



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You can make the bechamel sauce three days ahead (let it cool completely before refrigerating). The onions can be cooked, peeled, and refrigerated overnight. Heat the onions and sauce together over low heat before serving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups water
2 3/4 tablespoons coarse salt, divided
2 bags (10 ounces each) pearl onions, unpeeled
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
4 sprigs fresh sage (with about 16 leaves)

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, then add 2 tablespoons salt. Add onions, and cook until just tender, about 12 minutes. Drain. When cool enough to handle, trim root ends with a paring knife, and pop onions out of their skins. Let dry on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, and whisk until mixture bubbles slightly but has not started to brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk. Raise heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Stir in remaining 3/4 tablespoon salt, the nutmeg, and sage. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir in onions, and cook over low heat until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes. Discard sage, retaining a few leaves for garnish if desired.

CREAMED ONIONS



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A quick and easy creamed onions recipe. Creamed onions are so delicious that you'll want to eat them year-round.

Categories     Milk/Cream     Onion     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lb white pearl onions, left unpeeled
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/2 cups coarse fresh white bread crumbs (from 1/4 lb bread with crusts removed)

Steps:

  • Blanch onions in a 3-quart pot of boiling water 1 minute, then drain in a colander and transfer to a bowl of cold water to stop cooking. Drain and peel onions.
  • Put onions and 1 teaspoon salt in same pot and add fresh water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until onions are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well in colander and transfer to a buttered 2-quart baking dish.
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, then add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add cream in a stream, whisking, and bring to a simmer, whisking. Simmer sauce, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Stir in pepper, nutmeg, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pour sauce over onions.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderately low heat, then add bread crumbs and cook, stirring, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle toasted crumbs evenly over onions and bake until sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

CREAMY BAKED ONIONS



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Creamy onions that are perfect accompanying a roast dinner whether meat or veggie

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Side dish, Supper, Vegetable

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 medium onions
100ml double cream
3 bay leaves
25g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), finely grated

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Peel and trim the roots of the onions but leave them whole. Cook in a large pan of boiling water for 25 mins until tender, then drain, reserving a little cooking water.
  • Season the cream and mix in 2 tbsp of the onion water. When the onions are cool enough to handle, slice each in half through the root. Lay the onion halves, cut side down, in a large baking dish with the bay leaves. Pour over the cream, scatter with the Parmesan, and bake for 25 mins until the cream is bubbling and the onions are just beginning to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of onions: Use small, white or yellow onions for a milder flavor, or red onions for a more pungent flavor.
  • Trim the onions properly: Cut off the root end and the top of the onion, then peel off the outer layer of skin.
  • Slice the onions thinly: This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the onions from burning.
  • Cook the onions over low heat: This will allow them to caramelize slowly and develop a rich flavor.
  • Stir the onions frequently: This will help prevent them from sticking to the pot and burning.
  • Add liquid as needed: If the onions start to stick to the pot, add a little bit of water or broth to loosen them up.
  • Season the onions to taste: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options.

Conclusion:

Creamed winter onions are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. They are also a great way to use up leftover onions. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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