FRENCH ONION SOUP MACARONI AND CHEESE
From Food Network's Ultimate Recipe Showdown- Comfort Foods. This wonderful recipe was submitted by Brett Greenberg. While it looks wonderful and got lots of oohs and ahs from the judges, as written, this is an artery-clogging heart stopper! Using low fat ingredients in the bechamel sauce would be an easy way to lighten this up.
Provided by SusieQusie
Categories Cheese
Time 2h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Topping: Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl and set aside.
- Bechamel Sauce: Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over low heat in a medium saucepan. Add the flour and stir to combine. Stir constantly, for about 3 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium and whisk in the milk or half-and-half, adding a little at a time and cook until thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Lower heat, season with the salt and pepper and add Gruyere and mozzarella cheeses. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Set aside.
- French Onion "Soup:" Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan. Add onions, cover, and cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove cover, add garlic and honey, and continue to cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until onions are caramelized, about 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and a generous amount of pepper.
- Remove pot from heat and add sherry. Return to heat and stir to remove browned bits from bottom of pan. Cook over low heat until sherry is reduced by half, then add stock and thyme and cook until almost all liquid is evaporated. Remove from heat.
- Grease a 3-quart baking dish or casserole with the last tablespoon of butter or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine cooked pasta with onion "soup" mixture and bechamel sauce, and stir well to combine.
- Transfer pasta to baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumb/Parmesan topping.
- Bake until top is golden brown and cheese is bubbly, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 713, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 75.2, Sodium 538.6, Carbohydrate 65.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 12.6, Protein 23.8
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Joshua Nkhuwa
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The flavors were perfect.
Aiah Gbundema
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I will definitely be making it again.
Okafor Esther Ngozi
[email protected]The macaroni and cheese was a bit dry. I think I would add more milk next time.
Life Dil
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.
Resham Pun
[email protected]I would definitely make this again. It was easy to make and very tasty.
Jemira angel
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly.
Sanoj Sanoj
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of French onion soup, but I actually really enjoyed this dish. The cheese and macaroni were cooked perfectly.
Catherine Mcloughlin
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was delicious! The French onion soup gave it a really unique flavor.
Oluwanifemi Adetiba
[email protected]This was an interesting dish, but I'm not sure I would make it again. It was a bit too heavy for my taste.
Monsur Ahmmad
[email protected]The macaroni and cheese was good, but I didn't think the French onion soup added much flavor.
Saqib Nawaz
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with less cheese.
Winnie Soba
[email protected]This was a great way to use up leftover French onion soup. It was also a nice change from traditional macaroni and cheese.
Jayla Jimenez
[email protected]I loved the cheesy, gooey texture of this macaroni and cheese. The French onion soup added a nice savory flavor.
owusu Ballack
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and tasted great. I used a store-bought French onion soup mix, which made it even easier.
Via Matthew
[email protected]This was a hit with my family! The combination of French onion soup and macaroni and cheese was unique and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.