Cook peeled
onions in boiling, lightly salted water until just tender, about 10
minutes. Drain, saving 1/2 cup of the looking liquid. Heat oven to 375F
(190C). Butter a 8-cup (2-liter) casserole. Melt 2 tbsp (30ml) butter or
margarine in saucepan. Sprinkle in flour, salt, pepper, savory and
paprika and stir to blend. Remove from heat and add milk and the 1/2 cup
(125ml) onion cooking water. Stir to blend. Return to moderate heat and
cook and stir until boiling, thickened and smooth. Stir in peanuts. Put
onions in prepared casserole. Pour sauce over and stir lightly with a
fork. Combine crumbs and melted butter or margarine and sprinkle over
onion mixture. Bake about 20 minutes or until bubbling well.