Creamed Pearl Onions with Peanuts

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash paprika
• 1 dash ground black pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 4 cups pearl onions
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dry roasted peanuts
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter, and stir in the flour, salt, paprika, and pepper until smooth. Gradually blend the milk into the saucepan until thickened. Place the onions and nuts in a medium casserole dish. Pour the sauce over the onions and nuts, and toss to coat.

In a separate saucepan, melt the remaining butter, and toss with the bread crumbs to coat. Sprinkle over the casserole.

Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.