Mom's Traditional Creamed Onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 6


• 1 cup pearl onions


• 4 cups water


• 6 tablespoons butter


• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour


• 3 cups milk


• salt to taste


• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Ready Time: 40 mins



• 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.