Creamed Pearl Onions with Bacon Recipe

This creamy and savory side dish combines pearl onions with crispy bacon in a rich and flavorful sauce. Perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

• 2 cups pearl onions, peeled
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley for garnish

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil and blanch the pearl onions for 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
3. Add butter to the skillet with the bacon grease and melt over medium heat. Stir in the flour to create a roux.
4. Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Add the blanched pearl onions to the sauce and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the onions are tender.
6. Stir in the cooked bacon and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
7. Serve the creamed pearl onions with bacon hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

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