French Onion Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: French Onion Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

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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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, 2 large onions, sliced very thin, 1 teaspoon ground thyme, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, French Onion Macaroni And Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

French Onion Macaroni And Cheese

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