Old-fashioned Creamed Onions and Mushrooms

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: my old recipes
 * Serves 8

Ingredients

 * 3 lbs small white onions
 * ⅓ cup margarine
 * 8 oz medium mushrooms, halved (2 cups)
 * ¼ cup flour
 * 3 cups milk
 * 1 tbsp dry sherry (optional)
 * 1 tbsp salt
 * ¼ tbsp paprika
 * ¼ tbsp pepper
 * ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

 * 1) In large pan, over high heat, bring onions and enough water to cover to boil.
 * 2) Reduce heat to low; simmer covered 30 minutes or until onions are tender.
 * 3) Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium heat, melt margarine; add mushrooms.
 * 4) Cook about 5 minutes.
 * 5) Stir occasionally until tender and lightly browned.
 * 6) With slotted spoon, remove mushrooms to bowl.
 * 7) Stir flour into drippings remaining in skillet until well mixed; over medium low heat, gradually stir in milk.
 * 8) Cook, stirring frequently until thickened and smooth.
 * 9) Remove from heat.
 * 10) Stir in sherry, salt paprika and pepper.
 * 11) Drain onions.
 * 12) Slip off skins.
 * 13) Add to skillet along with mushrooms.
 * 14) Over low heat, cook about 5 minutes.
 * 15) Stir constantly until vegetables are heated through and coated with sauce.