Description
Warm up this winter with Anthony Bourdain’s Creamed Pearl Onions, a cozy side dish that combines creamy flavors and the gentle sweetness of pearl onions. This delightful recipe transforms simple ingredients into a rich, velvety dish infused with aromatic herbs like sage and thyme. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a comforting weeknight meal, these creamed pearl onions are sure to impress your guests and elevate any dining experience. Easy to prepare, this recipe is ideal for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs looking to indulge in classic comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pearl onions
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 2.67 cups whole milk
- 6 sage leaves, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon thyme, finely chopped
- Kosher salt
- black peppercorns
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and set up an ice water bath.
- Boil a large saucepan of salted water; blanch pearl onions for 1-2 minutes until skins loosen. Transfer to an ice bath.
- Drain and peel the onions, then simmer in flavored broth (water with black peppercorns and bay leaves) for 5-8 minutes until tender.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat, add flour, then gradually whisk in warmed milk until thickened.
- Stir in chopped sage and thyme; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour sauce over onions in a baking dish; bake for about 20 minutes until bubbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Use fresh pearl onions for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning based on your taste preferences. For a different twist, experiment with additional herbs like rosemary or parsley.