Baked Macaroni & Cheese With Caramelized Onions
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By
star pooley
@starryrose
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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.
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)
How to Make Baked Macaroni & Cheese With Caramelized Onions
- 1Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 4Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients; pour over macaroni mixture.
- 5Stir together remaining cracker crumbs, melted butter, and, if desired, pecans. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni mixture.
- 6Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until golden brown and set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
About Baked Macaroni & Cheese With Caramelized Onions
Course/Dish: Pasta
