baked macaroni & cheese with caramelized onions

Bullhead City, AZ
Updated on Nov 27, 2011

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.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 40 Min
method ---
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - (8 ounce) package large elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 - (16 ounce) package white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 32 - ritz crackers, finely crushed and divided
  • 6 large eggs
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • - cooked crumbled bacon (optional: sprinkle on top when serving)

How To Make baked macaroni & cheese with caramelized onions

  • Step 1
    Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • Step 2
    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.
  • Step 3
    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.
  • Step 4
    Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients; pour over macaroni mixture.
  • Step 5
    Stir together remaining cracker crumbs, melted butter, and, if desired, pecans. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni mixture.
  • Step 6
    Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until golden brown and set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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