creamed onions

Name: Creamed Onions
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) onions, small white or 2-16 oz jars of onions heated and drained; 2 tablespoon(s) butter or margerine; 2 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper, white or black; 1 1/2 cup(s) milk, evaporated milk or half and half; 1 dash(es) nutmeg or to taste; 1 pinch(es) sugar (optional)

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Janie Massey

Danielsville, GA

Updated on Nov 3, 2020

This is a delicious side addition to Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It's wonderful anytime if you love onions. My Mother made these for many years as did I and it's one of my Sons favorites. Hope you enjoy as much as we do.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 pounds onions, small white or 2-16 oz jars of onions heated and drained
2 tablespoons butter or margerine
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper, white or black
1 1/2 cups milk, evaporated milk or half and half
1 dash nutmeg or to taste
1 pinch sugar (optional)

How To Make creamed onions

Step 1

For the fresh onions, add to several inches of salted boiling water. Cover and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes for small and 30-35 for the larger. Drain and remove skins.

Step 2

Melt butter over low heat. Blend in flour, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat stirring constantly until smooth and bubbly..
Step 3

Romove from heat. Slowly stir in milk of choice. Place back on heat and bring to boiling stirring constantly. Simmer and stir 1 minute.
Step 4

Add nutmeg and sugar if desired. Correct seasoning and pour over onions.
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