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French Onion Soup Mac & Cheese

A creamy and cheesy twist on classic French onion soup, perfect for comfort food lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large yellow onions Thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter For sautéing onions
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper To taste
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour For thickening the cheese sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth Or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
  • 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups grated Gruyère cheese
  • 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 12 oz elbow macaroni
  • 0.5 cup extra grated cheese For topping
  • French bread or baguette slices Optional, for topping

Method
 

  1. Caramelize the onions by cooking them in butter over low heat for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Sprinkle flour over the caramelized onions and whisk in beef or vegetable broth along with half-and-half until smooth.
  3. Mix in minced garlic and dried thyme, then melt in Gruyère and sharp white cheddar cheeses, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Boil elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and reserve some pasta water.
  5. Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce and transfer to an oven-safe dish.
  6. Top with extra cheese and optional toasted baguette slices, then broil until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

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