Baked Macaroni & Cheese With Caramelized Onions
By
star pooley
@starryrose
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Ingredients
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1(8 ounce) package large elbow macaroni
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2 Tbspbutter
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2 largeonions, thinly sliced
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1 tspsugar
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1(16 ounce) package white cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 cshredded parmesan cheese
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32ritz crackers, finely crushed and divided
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6 largeeggs
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4 cmilk
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1 tspsalt
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1/2 tsppepper
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2 Tbspbutter, melted
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·cooked crumbled bacon (optional: sprinkle on top when serving)
How to Make Baked Macaroni & Cheese With Caramelized Onions
- 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.