Creamiest Pearl Onions

These are the best cremiest pearl onions ever.
Agreat addition to any holiday table that can
be prepared a day in advance and re-heated.

Ingredients:
50 pearl onions
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Pimiento strips, optional

Directions:
In a Dutch oven, or large kettle, bring 6 cups water to a boil.
Add pearl onions; boil for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
Drain and rinse in cold water; peel and set aside.
In a saucepan, melt butter.
Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth.
Gradually stir in broth and cream.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir
for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in the parsley, cheese and onions.
Pour into an ungreased 1-qt. baking dish.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes; stir.
Top with pimientos if desired.
Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes longer
or until bubbly and heated through.