Here’s a simple and flavorful Parmesan Creamed Onions recipe — rich, cheesy, and perfect as a side dish 🧅🧀✨
Parmesan Creamed Onions
Ingredients
- 1 lb small pearl onions (or 3–4 medium onions, diced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg or fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the onions
- If using pearl onions, blanch in boiling water for 2–3 minutes, then peel.
- If using diced onions, just peel and chop.
- Cook onions
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onions and sauté 5–7 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make the cream sauce
- Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Parmesan
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg.
- Serve
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Tips
- For extra richness, finish with a pat of butter just before serving.
- You can add mushrooms or bacon bits for variation.
- Serve hot alongside roasted meats, chicken, or steak.
I can also give you a baked Parmesan creamed onions casserole version if you want a more hands-off approach.
Do you want me to give that baked version?
