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Caramelized Onion Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Caramelized Onion Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (8 oz) package large elbow macaroni
2 tbsp butter
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp sugar
1 lb white cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
32 saltine crackers, finely crushed and divided
6 large eggs
4 cups milk
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Directions:

Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 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.
Layer half each of macaroni, onions, cheeses, and cracker crumbs in a lightly greased 13 X 9 baking dish. Layer with remaining macaroni, onions, and cheese.
Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients; pour over macaroni mixture.
Stir together remaiing cracker crumbs, melted butter, and, if desired, pecans. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni mixture.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until golden brown and set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	440.71 Kcal (1845 kJ)
Calories from fat	301.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.54g	52%
Cholesterol	179.14mg	60%
Sodium	735.64mg	31%
Potassium	349.74mg	7%
Total Carbs	12.71g	4%
Sugars	7.44g	30%
Dietary Fiber	1.78g	7%
Protein	23.14g	46%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	581.5mg	58%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	189.41 Kcal (793 kJ)
Calories from fat	129.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.41g	52%
Cholesterol	77mg	60%
Sodium	316.18mg	31%
Potassium	150.32mg	7%
Total Carbs	5.46g	4%
Sugars	3.2g	30%
Dietary Fiber	0.76g	7%
Protein	9.94g	46%
Vitamin C	1mg	4%
Iron	0.7mg	9%
Calcium	249.9mg	58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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