French Onion Mac and Cheese

French Onion Mac and Cheese

55Min
6Servings
680Cal
MediumLevel
#pasta#comfort food#cheese#bacon#onions

Equipment

large skillet
large pot
tongs
spatula
ladle
serving plate

Ingredients

Bacon

sliced bacon (sliced)

240 g

Onions & Aromatics

sweet onions (sliced)

3 piece

olive oil

2 tbsp

butter

2 tbsp

salt

1 tsp

water

2 tbsp

garlic cloves (minced)

3 piece

fresh rosemary (chopped)

1 tsp

fresh thyme (chopped)

1 tsp

Pasta & Broth

beef broth

3.5 cup

dry pasta (dry)

300 g

milk

480 ml

Cheese

shredded cheddar (shredded)

170 g

shredded gruyère (shredded)

140 g

gruyère for topping (shredded)

40 g

Garnish

green onions (sliced)

2 piece

Instructions

1

Cook the bacon

Cook bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.

8 min180°Ctimer 8 min
Save 1-2 tbsp bacon fat for extra flavor
2

Caramelize the onions

Cook onions slowly with butter, oil, salt and water until deeply golden.

25 min160°Ctimer 25 min
Stir occasionally but not constantly
3

Add aromatics

Add minced garlic and chopped fresh herbs to the caramelized onions.

2 min160°C
4

Cook the pasta

Add beef broth and pasta to the onions, then cook until pasta is al dente.

12 min100°Ctimer 12 min
5

Make cheese sauce

Add milk and gradually stir in shredded cheeses until melted and creamy.

5 min90°C
Add cheese gradually to prevent clumping
6

Finish and serve

Crumble cooked bacon over top, add extra gruyère and garnish with green onions.

3 min

Storage

Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 60 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or oven at 180°C for 10 minutes

Add splash of milk when reheating to restore creaminess

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