Creamed Onions

Directions

1. 1
   Cut off tip and root ends of onions.
2. 2
   Peel, quarter, then separate onion layers.
3. 3
   Cook onions in boiling salted water to cover in a 2-quart saucepan until tender, 15 to 20 minutes, and drain in a colander.
4. 4
   Melt butter in saucepan over moderate heat.
5. 5
   Add flour and cook, whisking, 1 minute.
6. 6
   Add cream in a slow stream, whisking, and simmer, whisking, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Add onions, cloves, and salt and pepper to taste and gently simmer 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Stir in parsley.