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French Onion Soup Mac and Cheese

French Onion Soup Mac and Cheese

A comforting blend of classic mac and cheese with the rich flavors of French onion soup, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
For the Caramelized Onion Mixture
  • 2 medium sweet onions
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
For the Cheesy Topping
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
For the Seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Oven
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it starts to bubble.
  2. Add the thinly sliced sweet onions to the skillet, stirring occasionally for about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Toss in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Sauté for about 1 minute.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the caramelized onions and stir for 2 minutes.
  5. Gradually whisk in the low-sodium beef broth and cream. Stir continuously for 5-7 minutes.
  6. Remove the mixture from heat and stir in the cooked elbow macaroni, Gruyère, and Parmesan cheese.
  7. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a baking dish, top with more cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh thyme leaves for added freshness before serving.

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