Pearl-Baked Cream Onions

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound pearl onions, peeled
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. Whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in the salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
5. In a medium bowl, combine the pearl onions and sauce. Transfer to a 9-inch baking dish.
6. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the onions are tender and the sauce is bubbling.
7. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Pearl onions are a type of small onion with a sweet and mild flavor.
• Pearl onions are usually white, but can also be yellow, red, or even purple.
• This dish is a great way to use up leftover pearl onions.