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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pearl onions
  • 4 cups water
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Method

  • Peel onions, and drop into boiling water. Cook until tender. Drain, reserving liquid. Set onions aside while you make the sauce.
  • Melt butter or margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to make a paste. Mix together cooking water and milk. Add milk mixture slowly to the saucepan, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add onions, and transfer to a serving dish.