Anthony Bourdain’s Creamed Pearl Onions
Discover the warmth of Anthony Bourdain’s Creamed Pearl Onions, a comforting winter dish that brings a touch of elegance to any meal. This creamy side features tender pearl onions enveloped in a luscious sauce infused with aromatic sage and thyme, making it an ideal accompaniment for festive gatherings and cozy dinners alike. With its rich flavors and appealing presentation, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table. Even better, it’s simple to prepare, allowing cooks of all levels to enjoy a gourmet experience at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 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; transfer to the ice bath, cool, drain, and peel.
- Simmer pearl onions with black peppercorns and bay leaves in fresh boiling water until tender (5-8 minutes). Drain well.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat; stir in flour until bubbling. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened (about 5 minutes). Stir in sage and thyme; season to taste.
- Pour sauce over onions in a baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes until bubbling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg