Anthony Bourdain’s Creamed Pearl Onions Are Keeping Us Warm This Winter
Experience the warmth of winter with Anthony Bourdain’s Creamed Pearl Onions, a comforting side dish that transforms humble ingredients into a delectable treat. This recipe features tender pearl onions enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with aromatic sage and thyme. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, these creamed onions are not only easy to prepare but also promise an impressive presentation with their golden edges. Whether serving alongside turkey or grilled chicken, this dish will undoubtedly become a favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns (plus ground pepper for seasoning)
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare an ice water bath.
- Blanch pearl onions in boiling salted water for 1-2 minutes, then cool in the ice bath before peeling.
- Simmer peeled onions in fresh water with black peppercorns and bay leaves until just tender (5–8 minutes), then drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat, whisk in flour until bubbling, then gradually add milk while stirring until thickened (about 5 minutes). Stir in sage and thyme; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour sauce over the onions in a baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg