French Onion Mac and Cheese
Indulge in the creamy delight of French Onion Mac and Cheese, a heartwarming twist on classic comfort food. This dish combines the savory richness of caramelized onions with the gooey goodness of melted gruyère and parmesan cheeses, all enveloped in tender pasta. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, each bite is a warm embrace that evokes delightful memories. Topped with seasoned breadcrumbs for a satisfying crunch, this mac and cheese will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 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
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced sweet onions with salt; sauté until caramelized, about 60-90 minutes.
- In another pot, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to create a roux; cook until golden.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in nutmeg.
- Add grated gruyère and parmesan cheese until melted. Fold in caramelized onions and cooked pasta.
- Transfer to an oven-safe dish, top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs, then bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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