Creamed Onions - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. milk
1/4 tsp. onion powder (optional)
2 lb. white onions, 2 jars bottled onions, rinsed, or 1 lb. each
1/4 tsp. salt
paprika

Preparation

Put onions in 1 inch of boiling salted water.
Bring again to boil.
Cover; cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender.
Drain; place in serving dish.
While onions are cooking, melt butter over medium heat.
Add flour; stir until smooth.
Gradually add milk and salt to pan; stir constantly over medium heat until thick (just starts to boil).
Pour over onions; sprinkle with paprika and serve.