White Cheddar Chipotle Macaroni & Cheese with Caramelized Onions Recipe

Name: White Cheddar Chipotle Macaroni & Cheese with Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Butter; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 whole Large Onion, Cut In Half, Then Thinly Sliced; 2 Tablespoons Sugar; 8 ounces, weight Penne Pasta; 1/4 cups Butter; 1/2 teaspoons Minced Garlic; 1/2 whole Chipotle Chile From A Can, Finely Diced; 1 teaspoon Adobo Sauce From The Can Of Chiles; 1/4 cups Flour; 2 cups Whole Milk; 2 cups Shredded White Cheddar Cheese

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Butter
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 whole Large Onion, Cut In Half, Then Thinly Sliced
2 Tablespoons Sugar
8 ounces, weight Penne Pasta
1/4 cups Butter
1/2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
1/2 whole Chipotle Chile From A Can, Finely Diced
1 teaspoon Adobo Sauce From The Can Of Chiles
1/4 cups Flour
2 cups Whole Milk
2 cups Shredded White Cheddar Cheese

1
For the onions: In a large skillet over medium heat melt the butter and then the olive oil.
2
Add your onions and saute for a few minutes until they begin to get soft.
3
Add the 2 tablespoons of sugar and turn the heat down a little.
4
Continue cooking for about 20 minutes until they are a golden brown.
5
Drain any excess oil and set aside to cool.
6
(I take mine out of the pan and place them on a couple of paper towels to absorb any excess oil.)
7
For the pasta: Preheat oven to 375 F.
8
Cook pasta in a pot of salted water until al dente (according to package instructions for al dente).
9
Meanwhile melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
10
Add the minced garlic, diced chipotle pepper and the adobo sauce.
11
Cook for a minute until fragrant.
12
Add your flour and whisk constantly for about 2 minutes.
13
Slowly add milk and bring to a boil and simmer for a minute until it thickens.
14
Remove from the heat and add the cheese a handful at a time stirring until melted.
15
Add the caramelized onions and pasta and mix thoroughly.
16
Place in a large oval baking dish and bake at 375 F for about 30 minutes.
17
Enjoy!

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Butter, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 whole Large Onion, Cut In Half, Then Thinly Sliced, 2 Tablespoons Sugar, and more.

Yes, White Cheddar Chipotle Macaroni & Cheese with Caramelized Onions 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.

White Cheddar Chipotle Macaroni & Cheese with Caramelized Onions

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