Creamed Pearl Onions with Peanuts recipe

8 servings

1/4 cup butter, divided

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 dash paprika

1 dash ground black pepper

2 cups milk

4 cups pearl onions

1/2 cup coarsely chopped dry roasted peanuts

1/4 cup bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter, and stir in the flour, salt, paprika, and pepper until smooth.

Gradually blend the milk into the saucepan until thickened.

Place the onions and nuts in a medium casserole dish.

Pour the sauce over the onions and nuts, and toss to coat.

In a separate saucepan, melt the remaining butter, and toss with the bread crumbs to coat.

Sprinkle over the casserole.

Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.