baked macaroni & cheese with caramelized onions
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
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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
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Step 1Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
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Step 2Melt 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.
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Step 3Layer half each of macaroni, onions, cheeses, and cracker crumbs in a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Layer with remaining macaroni, onions, and cheeses.
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Step 4Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients; pour over macaroni mixture.
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Step 5Stir together remaining cracker crumbs, melted butter, and, if desired, pecans. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni mixture.
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Step 6Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until golden brown and set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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