FRENCH ONION MAC AND CHEESE!!

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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

6 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 Tbsp olive oil
3 large yellow onions, sliced
1 lb cavatappi pasta
1/4 c all-purpose flour
2 1/2 c 2% milk
2 c Fontina cheese, shredded
2 c Asiago cheese, shredded
8 oz mascarpone cheese
1 tsp salt
2 c croutons
3 c Gruyere cheese, shredded

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.

Surya Begha
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This recipe was a disaster! The cheese sauce was too thick and the macaroni was overcooked.


Shaquilah Scott
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I was a bit disappointed with this recipe. The flavor was good, but the texture was a bit too dry.


Smooth Rhed
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it for the amazing flavor.


Asase Patience Dansowa
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This is my go-to mac and cheese recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jamie Gaylor
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Uditha Nuwan
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This was a great recipe! The only thing I would change is to add a little bit more salt and pepper to taste.


muwanguzi pervin
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I'm not a huge fan of onions, but this recipe changed my mind. The caramelized onions were so sweet and delicious, they really made the dish.


Azad News Network
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. My mac and cheese turned out creamy, cheesy, and flavorful.


Hasnin Haider
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This was the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The caramelized onions added a perfect touch of sweetness and the Gruyère cheese was melted to perfection.


Faisal Abbasi
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique and delicious flavor.


U Aak
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This French Onion Mac and Cheese was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the dish was so creamy and cheesy.