roasted parmesan creamed onions

🧅 Roasted Parmesan Creamed Onions

⭐ Ingredients:

• 2 lbs small yellow or pearl onions (peeled)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper (to taste)

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1½ cups heavy cream (or half-and-half)

• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)

• Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)

🔥 Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Roast the Onions

• Peel onions (blanch in hot water 30 seconds to make peeling easier if using pearl onions).

• Toss onions in olive oil, season with salt and pepper.

• Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once, until golden and tender. Set aside.

3. Make the Parmesan Cream Sauce

• In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

• Whisk in flour, cooking for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.

• Slowly add heavy cream, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.

• Add garlic powder (if using), and season with salt & pepper.

• Simmer for 3–4 minutes, until thickened slightly.

• Stir in ½ cup grated Parmesan until melted and smooth.

4. Combine and Bake

• Place roasted onions in a buttered baking dish.

• Pour the cream sauce evenly over the onions.

• Sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese on top.

• Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes, until bubbling and golden on top.

5. Optional Broil

• For extra browning, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end — watch closely.

🌿 Serve Warm

• Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.

• Perfect with roasted meats or as part of a holiday spread.