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Lunch

Mom's Traditional Creamed Onions

A holiday classic—tender onions in a creamy white sauce, often served as a side with turkey or roast beef.

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces pearl onions 4 cups water
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups milk
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

  • 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.