Culinary Cravings with M S Spencer

Creamed Onions Ellsworth

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 large onions, diced

1 ½ teaspoons thyme

1 ½ teaspoons sage

Nutmeg, white pepper to taste

1 ½ cups heavy cream

In a large saucepan, cook onions slowly (30 minutes) in butter until soft but not brown.

Add the herbs and stir.

Add cream.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat,  and simmer until reduced by half.

Can be refrigerated up to two days. To reheat, top with pats of butter, stir, and reheat slowly, stirring constantly.

Serves 6.

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