French Onion Mac and Cheese Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this French Onion Mac and Cheese recipe. Creamy and cheesy pasta meets the rich, caramelized flavors of French onion soup in this elevated twist on a classic favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For Caramelized Onions:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
- kosher salt and pepper
For Mac and Cheese:
- 1 pound short cut pasta, cooked
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups milk
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 12 ounces gruyere cheese, freshly grated
- 4 ounces parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- ⅓ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- fresh thyme, for serving
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet, cook onions with salt until soft. Cook on low heat for 60-90 minutes until golden.
- Prepare Pasta and Roux: Preheat oven, boil pasta. Transfer caramelized onions. Make roux with butter, flour, milk, and nutmeg.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cheese and caramelized onions to roux, stir in pasta. Top with remaining cheese, onions, and bread crumbs.
- Bake and Serve: Bake until golden and bubbly. Finish with fresh thyme before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: French Onion Mac and Cheese, Mac and Cheese, French Onion, Comfort Food, Pasta
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