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How to Make Nicole's French Onion Mac and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nicole's French Onion Mac and Cheese is a delicious and comforting twist on the classic mac and cheese dish. This recipe combines the rich and savory flavors of French onion soup with the creamy and cheesy goodness of traditional mac and cheese. The result is an indulgent and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or as a show-stopping side dish at a dinner party.

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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 (12 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded white Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
  • ¼ French baguette, cut into 1/2-inch slices

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 40 minutes.
  • Add thyme, Worcestershire, and sherry and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Remove onions from the pan and set aside. Reserve skillet.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 teaspoons salt. Add pasta and cook until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch or 3-quart baking dish.
  • Place the reserved skillet over medium heat and add remaining butter. When butter has melted, whisk in flour and cook, stirring often, 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and bring mixture to a simmer, stirring often. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper and cook 5 minutes, stirring often. Stir in 1 1/2 cups Cheddar and 1 cup Swiss cheese and remove from heat.
  • Stir in reserved onions and pasta and pour mixture into the buttered baking dish. Tear bread slices in half and place over the top of the pasta mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 25 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    697 cal.

    • Total Fat: 42g
    • Saturated Fat: 25g
    • Cholesterol: 123mg
    • Sodium: 1112mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Potassium: 362mg

    Categories

    Pasta recipes
    Cheese recipes
    Onion recipes
    Comfort food recipes
    French recipes