One-Pan French Onion Mac & Cheese
Clever Gecko

One-Pan French Onion Mac & Cheese

44Min
4Servings
580Cal
MediumLevel
VegetarianKid friendlyvegetarian
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Equipment

large deep skillet or pan
chef's knife
cutting board
spatula
ladle
stove
serving plate
serving spoon

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

yellow onions (sliced)

3 pcs

butter (room temperature)

60 g

beef broth (warm)

500 ml

elbow macaroni (dry)

250 g

gruyere cheese (shredded)

200 g

parmesan cheese (grated)

50 g

garlic cloves (minced)

2 pcs

fresh thyme (whole)

4 sprigs

black pepper (ground)

1 tsp

salt (fine)

1 tsp

Instructions

1

Caramelize the Onions

Slowly cook onions until golden and caramelized for deep flavor

25 minMedium heattimer 25 min
2

Add Garlic and Herbs

Add garlic and thyme to the caramelized onions for aromatic depth

2 minMedium heattimer 2 min
3

Add Broth and Pasta

Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer, then add pasta

12 minMedium heattimer 10 min
4

Add Cheese

Remove from heat and stir in gruyere and parmesan until melted and creamy

3 min
5

Season and Serve

Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve immediately

2 min

Storage

Fridge: 3 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or stovetop with splash of milk

Best served fresh. Reheat gently to maintain creamy texture

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