Description
Creamed pearl onions with sage and thyme is a rich, comforting side dish featuring tender pearl onions in a velvety cream sauce infused with aromatic herbs. Perfect for holiday meals or cozy winter dinners, it’s naturally gluten-free and low in carbs.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound fresh pearl onions, peeled
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the pearl onions and blanch for 1 minute.
- Drain the onions and transfer them to an ice bath to cool. Peel the onions by trimming the root end and squeezing the skin off.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the peeled onions and sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until golden and slightly softened.
- Stir in the chopped sage and thyme. Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until tender and the cream thickens, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Garnish with extra chopped herbs if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Add a splash of white wine before the cream for extra depth.
For a richer version, sauté pancetta or bacon with the onions.
Frozen pearl onions can be used—just thaw them first.
For a thicker sauce, add a teaspoon of flour or cornstarch while sautéing the onions.
To make it vegan, substitute plant-based butter and cashew cream.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of milk or cream if needed.
Not recommended for freezing due to cream texture changes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
