Golden Cracker-Topped Pearl Onions

Recipe Collection: Side Dishes

Golden Cracker-Topped Pearl Onions transform your meal with a vegetarian side dish that combines tender pearl onions in a luscious white sauce, crowned with a crispy, buttery cracker topping. This American classic is perfect for holiday feasts or as a comforting addition to any dinner. With its rich flavor and satisfying texture, this dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats or can stand alone as a hearty vegetarian option.

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Overview

This delightful side dish features tender pearl onions enveloped in a rich, creamy white sauce, topped with a golden, buttery cracker crust. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a comforting addition to any meal.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 Cup milk
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch pepper, to taste
• 20 Ounces pearl onions
• 50 Buttery round crackers, crumbled
• 2 Tablespoons butter, melted

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a saucepan, whisk together 2 tablespoons of softened butter, 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, and 1 cup of milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is smooth and thickened.
3. Place the pearl onions in a 2-quart casserole dish and pour the prepared white sauce over them.
4. In a sauté pan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and toast the crumbled crackers until they are golden brown.
5. Sprinkle the toasted cracker crumbs over the onions in the casserole dish.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the dish is steaming hot and the topping is crisp.
7. Serve warm and enjoy the creamy, crunchy goodness!

Enjoy your homemade Golden Cracker-Topped Pearl Onions!