Embark on a culinary journey to rediscover the comforting flavors of Mom's Traditional Creamed Onions. Immerse yourself in the aroma of buttery, tender onions enveloped in a velvety cream sauce. This classic dish, often served alongside hearty roasts or grilled proteins, promises to transform your dinner table into a nostalgic haven. Let's unveil the secrets behind this timeless recipe, unraveling the techniques and ingredients that elevate simple onions into an extraordinary side dish.
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CREAMED ONIONS
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
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.
MOM'S TRADITIONAL CREAMED ONIONS
Creamy goodness!
Provided by Ibby
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
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 ONIONS
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
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.
BAKED CREAMED ONIONS
I often fix this comforting dish for my grown children when they visit. They love it when I double the recipe so they can take leftovers home! This recipe can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onions in butter for 5 minutes. Add water and allspice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender., Combine flour and evaporated milk until smooth; gradually stir into the onion mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in sugar and salt., Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese and bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
MOM'S TRADITIONAL CREAMED ONIONS
These creamed onions are a delicious side dish to serve with ham, turkey, or any roast. Full of creamy goodness!
Provided by Ibby
Categories Onion Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour water into a medium pot and bring to a boil; add onions and cook until tender. Drain in a colander, reserving cooking liquid; set onions aside.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour to make a paste. Stir milk into reserved cooking water; add milk mixture slowly to the saucepan, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper; stir in 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
GRANDMA'S FAMOUS CREAMED ONIONS AU GRATIN
Make and share this Grandma's Famous Creamed Onions Au Gratin recipe from Food.com.
Provided by The Spice Guru
Categories Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- THAW 1 (14 ounce) bag Bird's Eye Frozen petite Whole Onions; LET drain; MINCE 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; GRATE 1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese; SET aside.
- MELT 2 tablespoons butter in a 1-2 quart saucepan over medium heat; ADD drained onions; RAISE heat to medium-high; STIR onions constantly as they cook, until they begin to caramelize.
- SPRINKLE 2 tablespoons flour over onions; STIR for for 1 minute.
- DEGLAZE onions with 1/3 cup dry white wine; ADD the minced thyme; STIR, scraping the bottom, until wine evaporates.
- REDUCE heat to medium-low.
- ADD 1/3 cup cream or half and half; STIR until sauce is warmed and thickened.
- SEASON sauce with 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard (or prepared horseradish), 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg, 1 pinch ground white pepper, and kosher salt, to taste.
- REMOVE from heat; ADD the grated cheese; STIR until cheese is completely melted.
- GARNISH with thinly snipped chives and SERVE.
- GET READY to melt into your seat after just one taste!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.9, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 150.2, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 5.6
Tips:
- Choose the right onions: Vidalia onions are the best choice for this recipe, as they are sweet and mild. However, you can use other types of onions, such as yellow or white onions.
- Slice the onions thinly: This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
- Cook the onions slowly: This will help them caramelize and develop a rich flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the onions will not cook evenly.
- Season the onions to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
- Serve the onions immediately: Creamed onions are best served immediately after they are made.
Conclusion:
Creamed onions are a simple but delicious side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a dish that your family and friends will love.
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