French Onion Macaroni and Cheese |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Macaroni and cheese with caramelized onions, all the flavors of French onion soup. Ingredients:
4 tablespoons butter |
2 large onions, sliced very thin |
1 teaspoon ground thyme |
1 bay leaf |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
1 lb penne rigate |
2 tablespoons flour |
1 cup chicken stock |
1 cup milk |
nutmeg, freshly grated |
3/4 lb gruyere cheese or 3/4 lb swiss cheese, shredded |
Directions:
1. Heat a skillet over medium high heat and cook onions, thyme, and bay leaf in butter for 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper, lower heat and cook until onions are browned, about 10 to 15 minutes, transfer to a plate, discard bay leaf.
2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente; drain and return to pot.
3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet over medium heat.
4. Whisk in flour for about a minute, then whisk in chicken stock and milk and bring to a boil.
5. Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, lower heat and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
6. Stir in cheese to melt.
7. Combine onions and cheese sauce with pasta and toss.
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