Creamed Pearl Onions with Bacon
This tasty Creamed Pearl Onions with Bacon side dish has tons of flavor! It's perfect to serve for your next dinner party.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. pearl onions, trimmed and peeled tips & tricks
- 3 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
- 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup roasted red peppers, chopped tips & tricks
- 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 tbsp. unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tbsp. cooking sherry
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
- freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste optional
- 1 tbsp. fresh chopped parsley, for garnish tips & tricks
Directions
- In a cold skillet, add bacon pieces and turn the heat on medium. Cook until crispy, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a bowl and set aside. Keep 1 tbsp. bacon fat and save the rest for other recipes.
- In the same skillet, melt butter before adding prepped pearl onions; sauté for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Add roasted red peppers and sauté for 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle on flour and stir to coat; cook for 1:30 to 2 minutes.
- Pour in half-and-half, and cooking sherry; season with thyme and pepper.
- Return bacon pieces to the skillet but keep some on the side for garnish.
- Stir well, and when it starts bubbling again, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens; taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Just before serving, sprinkle on some fresh chopped parsley.