Description
Rich, creamy, and perfectly caramelized – this French Onion Mac & Cheese combines the flavors of French onion soup with the comfort of baked mac and cheese.
Ingredients
Elbow Macaroni: 12 ounces
Onions: 3 large yellow, thinly sliced
Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
Butter: 3 tablespoons
Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
Flour: 3 tablespoons
Vegetable Broth: 2 cups
Milk: 2 cups whole
Heavy Cream: 1/2 cup
Gruyère Cheese: 2 cups shredded
Sharp Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup shredded
Mozzarella Cheese: 1 cup shredded
Salt: 1 teaspoon
Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
Thyme: 1 teaspoon fresh (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
Breadcrumbs: 1 cup
Parmesan Cheese: 1/2 cup grated
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a baking dish.
2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet. Add onions and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until caramelized (25–30 minutes). Stir in garlic and thyme.
3. Add remaining butter and stir in flour to make a roux. Slowly whisk in broth, then milk and cream until smooth.
4. Stir in Gruyère, cheddar, and mozzarella until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Toss al dente pasta with sauce and onions.
6. Transfer to a baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.
7. Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest 5 minutes, garnish, and serve hot.
Notes
Use a combination of Gruyère and cheddar for the richest flavor. For extra crunch, toast breadcrumbs before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: French Onion Mac & Cheese, caramelized onion pasta, cheesy baked dinner, sophisticated comfort food