Baked Macaroni & Cheese With Caramelized Onions

Name: Baked Macaroni & Cheese With Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 8-10
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package large elbow macaroni; 2 Tbsp butter; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 1 tsp sugar; 1 (16 ounce) package white cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 c shredded parmesan cheese; 32 ritz crackers, finely crushed and divided; 6 large eggs; 4 c milk; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 2 Tbsp butter, melted; cooked crumbled bacon (optional: sprinkle on top when serving)

By star pooley
@starryrose

This recipe comes from a 2006 edition of Southern Living. It is wonderful! I used sharp Cheddar cheese as I could not find white Cheddar.

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

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Serves:

8-10

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

1 Hr 40 Min

Ingredients

1

(8 ounce) package large elbow macaroni
2 Tbsp

butter
2 large

onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp

sugar
1

(16 ounce) package white cheddar cheese, shredded
1 c

shredded parmesan cheese
32

ritz crackers, finely crushed and divided
6 large

eggs
4 c

milk
1 tsp

salt
1/2 tsp

pepper
2 Tbsp

butter, melted
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cooked crumbled bacon (optional: sprinkle on top when serving)
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How to Make Baked Macaroni & Cheese With Caramelized Onions

Step-by-Step

Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and 1 teaspoons sugar. Cook, stirring often, 15 to 20 minutes or until onions are caramel-colored.
Layer half each of macaroni, onions, cheeses, and cracker crumbs in a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Layer with remaining macaroni, onions, and cheeses.
Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients; pour over macaroni mixture.
Stir together remaining cracker crumbs, melted butter, and, if desired, pecans. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni mixture.
Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until golden brown and set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.