Baked Macaroni & Cheese With Caramelized Onions |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 21 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This recipe comes from a 2006 edition of Southern Living. It is wonderful! I used sharp Cheddar cheese as I could not find white Cheddar. Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package large elbow macaroni |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 large onions, thinly sliced |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1 (16 ounce) package white cheddar cheese, shredded |
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese |
32 ritz crackers, finely crushed and divided |
6 large eggs |
4 cups milk |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) |
Directions:
1. Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and 1 teaspoons sugar. Cook, stirring often, 15 to 20 minutes or until onions are caramel-colored.
3. Layer half each of macaroni, onions, cheeses, and cracker crumbs in a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Layer with remaining macaroni, onions, and cheeses.
4. Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients; pour over macaroni mixture.
5. Stir together remaining cracker crumbs, melted butter, and, if desired, pecans. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni mixture.
6. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until golden brown and set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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