Creamed Peas & Pearl Onions

Ingredients:

8 ounces fresh pearl onions
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups frozen baby peas
Salt and pepper to taste
White pepper to taste (optional) For those who like white pepper, it adds great flavourJ

Cooking Instructions:

remove the root ends on the pearl onions and drop into boiling water for about a minute. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pinch the stem end and a peeled onion will pop out. Set them aside.
In large skillet over medium low heat melt butter. Whisk in flour and continue whisking until mixture is a light golden brown. Slowly whisk in milk and continue whisking until mixture thickens slightly; 2-3 minutes.
Add peas and pearl onions (that were set aside). Simmer for 3-4 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.

Recommendation:

Eat as a side dish or on its own immediately.