French Onion Mac and Cheese

French Onion Mac and Cheese is a delicious twist on the classic comfort food, combining the rich flavors of French onion soup with the creamy goodness of mac and cheese.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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French Onion Mac and Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: French Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 2 medium Onion
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• 2 cup Milk
• 1 cup Gruyere Cheese
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Black Pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
4. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir well to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Gradually whisk in the milk, making sure there are no lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
6. Stir in the grated Gruyere cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
7. Add the cooked macaroni to the skillet and mix well to coat the pasta in the cheese sauce.
8. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
9. Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a lightly greased baking dish.
10. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, remaining Parmesan cheese, and fresh thyme. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the mac and cheese.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
12. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 8g

Protein 18g36%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.