posted by Elle 11-24-102 12:51 PM
Holiday Creamed Onions
Serves about 6 people
2 cups 1/2 & 1/2 or light cream
2 tbsp. dry sherry
1/4 c. unsalted butter or margarine
1/4 c. flour
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp dry mustard
pinch of nutmeg
salt and (freshly ground) white pepper to taste
1 (16 oz.) jar Aunt Nellie's Holland Style Whole Onions, drained
paprika, to sprinkle on top
In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 & 1/2 and sherry until just to simmering; set aside.
In 2 quart saucepan, melt butter; add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in 1/2 & 1/2 mixture; stir over medium heat until sauce thickens. Stir in cheese, dry mustard, nutmeg and salt and pepper. Add drained onions to sauce; pour into quiche pan or 9 or 10 inch pie pan; sprinkle with paprika. (Recipe can be made one day in advance to this point, covered and refrigerated.)
Bake at 350 for 10 minutes, uncovered, until sauce is bubby. (For make-ahead casserole, remove from refrigerator 1 hour before baking; bake, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes at 350.) Makes approximately 6 servings.