These flavorful Creamed Pearl Onions are simmered in a silky cream sauce with a touch of nutmeg, bright chives, and a squeeze of lemon. They’re the perfect side dish for Spring or Easter dinner!

Pearl onions with pureed carrots.

 

Easter is just 2 weeks away! In an effort to help you with your Easter dinner I will be bringing you a series of 3 side dish recipes and one glorious cake to help you with your Easter dinner preparations!

These Creamed Pearl Onions would go perfectly with anything you’re serving for Easter dinner whether it’s ham, chicken, lamb, or fish! As would my pureed carrots with ginger

pearl onions in a white serving bowl.

 

These Creamed Pearl onions aren’t just for Easter dinner, I’ve served them for Thanksgiving, Christmas, dinner parties, and weeknight dinners. They’re a fabulous side dish to have in your repertoire. As a matter of fact, my husband asks for these weekly, they’re definitely a family favorite…even my 5-year-old loves them!

If you love pearl onions, then you need to try this Instant Pot beef stew with pearl onions

Cook’s Note – Creamed Pearl Onions:

  • Do not thaw the onions before putting them in the pan, frozen pearl onions are best for this recipe.
  • These are best made right before you serve them. I do not suggest making them in advance.

 

Step-by-step photos of how to make creamed pearl onions.

A bowl of creamed pearl onion soup
5 from 2 votes

Creamed Pearl Onions

Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
8 servings
These flavorful Creamed Pearl Onions are simmered in a silky cream sauce with a touch of nutmeg, bright chives, and a squeeze of lemon. They’re the perfect side dish for Spring or Easter dinner!

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 cups frozen pearl onions
  • 1 ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup minced fresh chives
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • Pinch nutmeg

Instructions

  • In a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat, bring onions, broth, thyme, and bay leaf to a boil. Reduce to medium and simmer until liquid has evaporated about 12-14 minutes.
  • In a small bowl use a fork to combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon milk. To the pan add remaining milk, cream, cornstarch mixture, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and onions are tender about 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons chives, lemon juice, and nutmeg. Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer creamed pearl onions to serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining chives. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 116mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 2.9mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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10 Comments

  1. Bella B (xoxoBella) says:

    I have never seen anything like this before. It looks very tasty. I love cream based dishes.

  2. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says:

    You had me at nutmeg — this is pure comfort!

    1. You’re so right, comfort food!

  3. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says:

    You had me at nutmeg — this is the ultimate comfort food!

  4. Sam | Ahead of Thyme says:

    Yum!! I have never tried creamed pearl onions but it looks tasty! Thanks for sharing!

    1. They’re really good, one of my favorite side dishes!

  5. Looks delicious. I have never had this! Makes me want to try asap

    1. They’re super good!

  6. Creamy dishes are such a delicacy! I don’t think I’ve ever eaten pearl onions. I know I’ve seen them on antipasto trays and such, but the idea of eating a plain ol’ onion in full form always frightened me. Haha. (Though oddly, garlic? No problemo!) This looks really intriguing, though. I’ll have to step out of my comfort zone and give it a whirl 🙂