FRENCH ONION MAC AND CHEESE!!
This is not the mac and cheese you grew up eating... it's super rich and decadent. The creamy cheese sauce is a nice mixture of the mild Fontina with the zesty Asiago. Caramelized onions add a wonderful flavor and texture. Topping this, though, with croutons and Gruyere brings this mac and cheese to a whole new level. This is not...
Provided by Samantha Jacobs
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and olive oil over medium low heat in a large non-stick skillet. Add onions, cover, and cook 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- 2. Remove lid and cook an additional 10 minutes or until caramelized.
- 3. Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and place back in a large pot with the caramelized onions.
- 4. Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth and cook one more minute or until mixture starts to brown.
- 5. Whisk in milk and bring to a boil.
- 6. Reduce heat to low and mix in Fontina, Asiago, and mascarpone cheeses, plus the salt.
- 7. Heat 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth, whisking occasionally.
- 8. Mix cheese sauce with cooked pasta and caramelized onions in the large pot.
- 9. Pour pasta into 8 oven-safe dishes, preferably French onion soup bowls. Place dishes on a large cookie sheet.
- 10. Heat oven broiler. Top bowls filled with mac & cheese evenly with croutons and shredded Gruyere cheese.
- 11. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Thandiwe Morapedi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
TUHIN MOU
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the mac and cheese turned out great!
krystal tipene
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The mac and cheese was so delicious and flavorful.
Mehar saqlain
[email protected]I'm not a fan of onions, but I loved this mac and cheese. The onions were caramelized and sweet, and they didn't overpower the other flavors.
Taylor Maki
[email protected]This is my new favorite comfort food. It's so cheesy and flavorful.
Imposter Gaming
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Dust
[email protected]Yum! This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I loved the combination of flavors.
Sandie Mweba
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The caramelized onions really make it special. I highly recommend this recipe.
Giuseppe Blackwood
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind! The French onion flavor is so unique and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
EV PSYCHO
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfect. The only thing I would change is to add a little bit more salt to the cheese sauce. Other than that, it was perfect!
Rebya Khatun
[email protected]I've made this French Onion Mac and Cheese twice now, and it's quickly become a family favorite. The flavors are so rich and comforting, and the cheese sauce is perfectly creamy and gooey. My kids love the crispy breadcrumb topping, too.
Geremew Dereje
[email protected]This French Onion Mac and Cheese was a hit! The combination of caramelized onions, Gruyère cheese, and sharp cheddar cheese was absolutely delicious. I especially loved the crispy breadcrumb topping. It added a nice textural contrast to the creamy ma