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Creamed Onions with Crispy Bacon (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Creamed Onions with Crispy Bacon (Emeril Lagasse)

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 to 2 lb pearl onions
3 strips apple smoked bacon, diced
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp essence , recipe follows
2 tbsp snipped chives
2 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme

Directions:

Fill a medium saucepan half full of water and bring to a boil. Add the pearl onions, cover, and set aside until onion skins are very soft and onions are easily peeled, about 10 minutes. Drain onions and refresh under cold running water or in an ice bath. When onions are cool enough to handle, use a paring knife peel away the tough outer skins. Set aside.
In a medium heavy pot render the bacon until crispy, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove bacon using a slotted spoon and transfer to paper towels to drain. Reserve and set aside.
Whisk the flour into the rendered bacon fat and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, until a blond roux is formed. Whisk in the chicken broth and cook, stirring, until mixture thickens. Add the heavy cream, thyme, salt, pepper, and Essence and cook until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the pearl onions and continue to cook at a low simmer, partially covered, until onions are very tender and sauce is very thick and flavorful, 45 minutes to 1 hour. When ready to serve, garnish the onions with the reserved crispy bacon and sprinkle the top with the chives.
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Yield: 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
Published by William Morrow, 1993.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	178.18 Kcal (746 kJ)
Calories from fat	72.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.1g	12%
Cholesterol	27.4mg	9%
Sodium	2736.87mg	114%
Potassium	449.14mg	10%
Total Carbs	23.97g	8%
Sugars	6.63g	27%
Dietary Fiber	5.56g	22%
Protein	3.71g	7%
Vitamin C	16.7mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	91mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	70.78 Kcal (296 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.22g	12%
Cholesterol	10.88mg	9%
Sodium	1087.19mg	114%
Potassium	178.42mg	10%
Total Carbs	9.52g	8%
Sugars	2.63g	27%
Dietary Fiber	2.21g	22%
Protein	1.47g	7%
Vitamin C	6.6mg	28%
Iron	0.7mg	10%
Calcium	36.2mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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