FRENCH ONION MACARONI AND CHEESE
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. (If you're planning to bake the macaroni and cheese in a baking dish instead of a skillet, butter 9-by-13-inch baking dish or other 3-quart casserole.)
- Meanwhile, in a deep, large (12-inch) ovenproof skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions, thyme sprigs and bay leaf, if using, and season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid, baking sheet or foil and cook, stirring once or twice, until the onions are softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Uncover and continue to cook on medium-high, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. If the onions look dry, add a few tablespoons of water at a time to prevent them from burning, scraping up any browned bits that are stuck to the bottom of the skillet. (You will need to do this several times.)
- While the onions are cooking, heat the oven to 450 degrees. Cook the pasta in the boiling water until 2 minutes shy of al dente; drain and set aside. Rub one side of each baguette slice with garlic.
- When the onions are a deep golden brown, discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf and deglaze the skillet with the vinegar until evaporated, scraping up browned bits as you go, about 30 seconds. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. When melted, add the flour and cook, stirring, until the flour begins to stick to the bottom of the pan and has turned a light golden brown, about 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, whisking often.
- Reserve 1 cup of the Gruyère. Carefully add the remaining Gruyère and all the Cheddar to the caramelized onion mixture and carefully stir until melted. If your pan is big enough, add the cooked pasta and stir to combine, or combine the sauce and pasta in the prepared dish.
- Spread the pasta mixture in an even layer in the prepared dish, then top with the baguette slices, garlic-side up. Sprinkle the toasts with the reserved 1 cup Gruyère and season with pepper. Place the skillet or dish on a sheet pan and bake until bubbly and brown in spots, 10 to 15 minutes. If you like a crispier top, broil for a few minutes. Let cool slightly, then garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
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Gon Freeccs
[email protected]This is my favorite macaroni and cheese recipe. It's so creamy and flavorful.
ebrahem ehsan
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Dilkesh Pun
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the whole family loves it.
Andy Anderson
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. The caramelized onions add a really nice depth of flavor.
Falco Lysander
[email protected]This is my go-to macaroni and cheese recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Gregory Taylor
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The caramelized onions add a delicious sweetness to the dish, and the Gruyère cheese gives it a nice sharp flavor.
Thorzombie
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The caramelized onions were a nice touch and the cheese sauce was very flavorful.
Gracelyn Boling
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the caramelized onions added a nice sweetness. The Gruyère cheese gave it a nice sharp flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
As sufian
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this dish was really good! The caramelized onions added a nice sweetness and the Gruyère cheese gave it a nice sharp flavor. The macaroni was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorfu
Pedro Perez
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The caramelized onions were a nice touch and the cheese sauce was very flavorful. I used a blend of cheddar and Gruyère cheeses, which I think gave it a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making
Aubrey Ruzicka
[email protected]I love French onion soup, so I was excited to try this macaroni and cheese recipe. I was not disappointed! The caramelized onions added a delicious sweetness to the dish, and the Gruyère cheese gave it a nice sharp flavor. The macaroni was cooked per
Christian Agbleke
[email protected]This French onion macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! The flavors of the caramelized onions and Gruyère cheese were perfectly balanced. The macaroni was cooked to perfection and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely b