Boiled Onions
A classic New England comfort dish featuring whole onions gently simmered and served in a buttery milk broth — simple, nostalgic, and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling + Stovetop
- Cuisine: New England / American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
12 small-to-medium yellow onions
2 ½ cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel onions, leaving them whole.
Place onions in a saucepan; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 45 minutes, or until onions are fork-tender but not falling apart.
Drain onions in a colander.
Return onions to the pot over medium heat. Add milk and butter. Heat gently until butter melts and milk is warm—do not boil.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve in bowls with some of the milk broth spooned over. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Onions can be cooked ahead and reheated with the milk and butter just before serving.
Use consistent-sized onions to ensure even cooking.
Excellent as a unique side dish for roasts or Thanksgiving dinner.
Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/boiled-onions/
