Ingredients
3/4 pound pearl onions4 celery ribs, chopped5 green onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced6 tablespoons butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3-1/2 cups half-and-half cream1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese1/8 teaspoon paprika
Preparation
In a Dutch oven, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add pearl onions; boil for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; peel and set aside.
In a large saucepan, saute the celery, green onions and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add cream and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in pearl onions and cheese. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish; sprinkle with paprika.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
