Ingredients:
6 medium-size onions, peeled
6 cups boiling water
2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. butter, melted
2 tbsp. flour
½ tsp. black pepper
1 cup milk
1½ cups fresh or frozen peas, lightly steamed
Procedure:
- Cook onions uncovered in boiling water to which 1-1/2 teaspoons of salt has been added for 30 minutes, or until almost tender. Drain and cut in half from top to bottom. Take out the innermost layers, leaving 2 or 3 outside layers to form a cup.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place onion cups in baking dish with 2 tbsp. melted butter. Bake in oven for 30 minutes or until lightly browned, basting frequently with melted butter.
- Meanwhile, melt remaining tablespoon butter in saucepan. Blend in flour, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Slowly stir in milk. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add peas until heated thoroughly. To serve, fill onion cups with creamed peas.
Recipe courtesy of National Onion Association.
