Best 8 Easy Thanksgiving Boiled Onions Recipes

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Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and food. And no Thanksgiving dinner is complete without a side of boiled onions. Boiled onions are a classic Thanksgiving dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. They are also a great way to use up leftover onions from other dishes. In this article, we'll share a few recipes for easy boiled onions that are sure to be a hit at your next Thanksgiving dinner. You can try to cook boiled onions with butter, sage, and peppercorns or boil them with brown sugar and vinegar. Whichever recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and easy Thanksgiving boiled onions.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BOILED ONIONS



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Boiled onions have always been a traditional part of my family's Thanksgiving dinner. I always assumed it was a mainstay holiday side dish for evey family in Amerca, but since I've gotten 'out in the world' see that I was mistaken. SO - I'm posting this recipe because boiled onions are AWESOME and I hope to hear from other New Englanders who agree with me. I don't wait for Thanksgiving but serve them several times a year.

Provided by Ellee

Categories     Onions

Time 43m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lbs onions (white, yellow, or vidalia)
1 tablespoon margarine (I use Smart Balance Light) or 1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon sugar (adjust according to your preference, if using Vidalia or other sweet onions, can cut the sugar in ha)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Wash onions, trim ends and remove outer layer (keep whole).
  • Cook in salted boiling water for 30- 50 minutes (depending on size of onions) until soft and onion layers start to 'come apart'.
  • Drain water, and toss onions w/ margarine, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • You can make this recipe a day or 2 in advance, store in fridge, and heat up in microwave just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.3, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 16.9, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 5.1, Protein 1

EASY THANKSGIVING BOILED ONIONS



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This is a must at my family Thanksgiving feast. I have no idea where my Mom got the recipe, but I suspect it is a New England holdover from the 40's (or earlier!). Sort of bland on their own, these babies really round out the textures and flavors of a holiday meal.

Provided by davianng

Categories     Onions

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

20 ounces boiled baby onions, jarred
1 tablespoon cornstarch
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Drain liquid from onions into small saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, add cornstarch, whisking constantly until thickened.
  • Add onions, salt and pepper to taste and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 3, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.1, Protein 0.9

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 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.

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.

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

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.

OLD BAY TURKEY BOIL RECIPE BY TASTY



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Spice up your Thanksgiving turkey with some Old Bay seasoning! Whether you serve it whole or serve it sliced, it's sure to be a centerpiece that will have your friends and family fighting for seconds. They'll be grateful for this gravy, too.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Time 15h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

¼ cup kosher salt
¼ cup Old Bay® seasoning, plus 2 tablespoons
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
15 lb turkey, innards removed and discarded
24 oz pilsner, or light beer, divided
2 cups unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons Old Bay® seasoning
¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
3 small yellow onions
2 lb red potato, halved
3 heads garlic, halved crosswise
3 lemons, halved crosswise
1 cup Old Bay® seasoning
¼ cup kosher salt
120 oz pilsner, or light beer
4 cups water
8 corns, halved crosswise
1 lb andouille sausage, cut into 3-inch pieces
¼ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup all purpose flour
3 cups reserved turkey drippings, fat separated and discarded, warmed, or chicken stock
12 oz pilsner, or light beer
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
large roasting pan with rack
kitchen twine

Steps:

  • Make the dry brine: In a small bowl, combine the salt, Old Bay seasoning, and brown sugar and mix well to incorporate.
  • Prep the turkey: Place a wire rack inside a baking sheet. Set the turkey on the wire rack and pat all over with paper towels until completely dry. Use your hands to sprinkle the dry brine all over the turkey, pressing it into the skin and crevices. Let the turkey sit, uncovered, in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours, or up to 48 hours.
  • Make the compound butter: In a medium bowl, combine the butter, Old Bay seasoning, and parsley. Using an electric hand mixer on low speed or a rubber spatula, mix until well-combined. Set aside until ready to use. The compound butter can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Bring back to room temperature before using.
  • After brining, remove the turkey from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 2-3 hours before cooking.
  • Arrange a rack in the lower middle section of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F (220°C). Set a v-shaped rack inside a roasting pan.
  • With your hands, gently loosen the turkey skin, starting from the top of the cavity and working your way toward the breasts and down toward the legs. Rub about a third of the compound butter over the bird, then rub another third underneath the skin. Reserve the remaining compound butter for basting the turkey.
  • Grab the turkey by the legs and carefully transfer to the prepared roasting pan with the breast side up. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine, then tuck the wings underneath the turkey. Pour 2 cans of beer into the bottom of the roasting pan.
  • Roast the turkey for 30 minutes, rotating halfway, until the skin is mostly golden brown.
  • While the turkey roasts, melt the remaining compound butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  • After roasting for 30 minutes, baste the turkey with melted butter and reduce the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C). If the bottom of the pan looks dry, pour in 1-2 more cans of beer. Continue roasting, basting and rotating the turkey every 30 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the leg reaches 165°F (75°C), 1½-2 hours. The skin should be shiny, crisp and golden brown. Remove the turkey from the oven and baste once more. Let rest for 30-60 minutes. Reserve the drippings, discarding the fat, for making the gravy.
  • While the turkey rests, make the Old Bay boil: In a very large stock pot, combine the onions, potatoes, garlic, lemons, Old Bay seasoning, salt, beer, and water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, add the corn and sausage. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 20-30 minutes, until the sausage is cooked through and the potatoes and corn are tender. Using a spider or a large slotted spoon, remove the solids from the pot and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Discard the cooking liquid.
  • Make the Pilsner gravy: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking frequently, for 2-3 minutes, until the roux is a golden blonde in color and smells fragrant and toasted. Gradually whisk in the turkey drippings (adding chicken stock as needed for a total of 3 cups) and beer. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until thickened slightly. Remove the gravy from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • To serve, arrange the corn, potatoes, sausage, onions, garlic, and lemons around the edges of a large platter. Set the whole turkey in the center for a classic presentation, or carve the bird and arrange the cut pieces in the center of the platter. Serve immediately with the hot gravy alongside.
  • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Choose small, white, and firm onions, about 1 to 1 ½ inches in diameter.
  • To easily remove the onion skins, place the onions in a colander and pour boiling water over them. Let them stand for 1 minute, then rinse with cold water. The skins should slip off easily.
  • If you don't have a steamer basket, you can use a colander that fits inside a large pot. Just make sure that the colander is raised above the water level so that the onions are steamed, not boiled.
  • To check if the onions are done, insert a paring knife into the center of an onion. If the knife goes in easily, the onion is done.
  • Serve the onions hot, warm, or at room temperature. They can be enjoyed on their own, or used as a side dish or ingredient in other recipes.

Conclusion:

Boiled onions are a simple but versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many ways. They are a good source of vitamins and minerals, and they can help to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure. Whether you are looking for a healthy side dish or a flavorful addition to your favorite recipes, boiled onions are a great choice.

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