creamed pearl onions with bacon

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Mar 26, 2026

This tasty side dish has tons of flavor! It's perfect to serve for your next dinner party.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pearl onions, trimmed and peeled
  • 3 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic (large), pressed
  • 1 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tablespoon cooking sherry
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

How To Make creamed pearl onions with bacon

  • Step 1
    In a cold skillet, add bacon pieces and turn the heat on medium. Cook until crispy, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a bowl and set aside. Keep 1 Tbsp bacon fat and save the rest for other recipes.
  • Step 3
    In the same skillet, melt butter before adding prepped pearl onions; sauté for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Step 4
    Add roasted red peppers and sauté for 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Step 5
    Sprinkle on flour and stir to coat; cook for 1:30 to 2 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Pour in half-and-half, and cooking sherry; season with thyme and pepper.
  • Step 7
    Return bacon pieces to the skillet, but keep some on the side for garnish.
  • Step 8
    Stir well, and when it starts bubbling again, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens; taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Step 9
    Just before serving, sprinkle on some fresh chopped parsley.
  • Step 10
    To view this amazing side dish recipe on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/GEfbB5kblOw

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Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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