Creamed Pearl Onions

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serves/makes:

ready in:
under 30 minutes

ingredients

2 pounds pearl onions
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper, to taste
1 pinch grated nutmeg

directions

Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Drop in the onions and cook for 1 minute. Drain, then remove the ends from the onions, taking care to leave the pointed ends intact. Slip off the skins.

In a saucepan, combine the milk and water. Add the onions and simmer for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain them.

Return the onions to the pan with the cream, butter, salt, and pepper. Return to low heat until the cream is hot. Add grated nutmeg.