French Onion Mac & Cheese
4 servings French Onion Mac & Cheese combines two beloved comfort foods into one irresistible dish. The rich, cheesy sauce of classic mac and cheese gets a flavor boost from sweet, caramelized onions, reminiscent of French onion soup. x saved Laura Rising Star November 12, 2024 40 min.40 min.2/5 40 min. 40 min. 2/5 Ingredients: Mac & Cheese 2 TBSP of sherry wine2 TBSP of beef stock1 TSP of Worcestershire sauce8 OZ of dried medium pasta shells (Conchiglie) - uncooked (or large)1 ½ cups of whole milk¼ cup of all-purpose flour1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese - shredded1 ½ cups of gruyère cheese - shredded¼ cup of Crispy Onions 2 TBSP of sherry wine 2 TBSP of beef stock 1 TSP of Worcestershire sauce 8 OZ of dried medium pasta shells (Conchiglie) - uncooked (or large) 1 ½ cups of whole milk ¼ cup of all-purpose flour 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese - shredded 1 ½ cups of gruyère cheese - shredded ¼ cup of Crispy Onions Tools: 1x Measuring Cups1x Measuring Spoons1x Chef’s knife1x Cutting Board1x Large Pot (8 QT or more)1x Tongs (preferably with silicone tips)1x Colander1x Medium Sauce Pan or Small Pot (4QT)1x French Whisk 1x Measuring Cups 1x Measuring Spoons 1x Chef’s knife 1x Cutting Board 1x Large Pot (8 QT or more) 1x Tongs (preferably with silicone tips) 1x Colander 1x Medium Sauce Pan or Small Pot (4QT) 1x French Whisk Directions: How to: In a fry pan (skillet) over low heat, add the onions and 1/4 cup of water. Cook until the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add in 2 tablespoons butter, garlic, salt and thyme. Cook for about 15 minutes, until the onions are caramelized. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 1 minute less than the package instructs. Turn up the heat on the onions to medium high. Add sherry or wine to the pan and cook for about 1 minute. Add the beef stock and Worcestershire sauce. Add in the remaining butter. As it melts, add in the flour and whisk until combined. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened. Add in the cheddar and mozzarella. Stir until they are melted and the sauce is smooth. Add the pasta directly from the pot, along with a little pasta water, if necessary to smooth out the sauce. Taste and season with salt to suit your preference. Top with crispy onions. In a fry pan (skillet) over low heat, add the onions and 1/4 cup of water. Cook until the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add in 2 tablespoons butter, garlic, salt and thyme. Cook for about 15 minutes, until the onions are caramelized. In a fry pan (skillet) over low heat, add the onions and 1/4 cup of water. Cook until the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add in 2 tablespoons butter, garlic, salt and thyme. Cook for about 15 minutes, until the onions are caramelized. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 1 minute less than the package instructs. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 1 minute less than the package instructs. Turn up the heat on the onions to medium high. Add sherry or wine to the pan and cook for about 1 minute. Add the beef stock and Worcestershire sauce. Turn up the heat on the onions to medium high. Add sherry or wine to the pan and cook for about 1 minute. Add the beef stock and Worcestershire sauce. Add in the remaining butter. As it melts, add in the flour and whisk until combined. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add in the remaining butter. As it melts, add in the flour and whisk until combined. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened. Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened. Add in the cheddar and mozzarella. Stir until they are melted and the sauce is smooth. Add in the cheddar and mozzarella. Stir until they are melted and the sauce is smooth. Add the pasta directly from the pot, along with a little pasta water, if necessary to smooth out the sauce. Taste and season with salt to suit your preference. Add the pasta directly from the pot, along with a little pasta water, if necessary to smooth out the sauce. Taste and season with salt to suit your preference. Top with crispy onions. Top with crispy onions. About the Author: LauraRising Star # 12 28 Followers Published Recipes: 6Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: California, USAMember since: 2024-09-09 Published Recipes: 6 Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: California, USA Member since: 2024-09-09 Disclaimer All content and information (including recipes, articles, and other materials) on CookingHub.com are the opinions of the authors and are not intended to provide dietary, medical, legal, or political advice. Consult with a professional before deciding to follow these opinions. Authors and www.CookingHub.com (operated by CookingHub Foundation) are not responsible for any part of any possible outcome or its consequences, which include (but are not limited to): Any health risk related to the handling of food, food quality, and/or not following USDA recommendations (including minimum safe serving temperatures and other guidelines). 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