cranberry macaroni and cheese

How To Make cranberry macaroni and cheese

• 1

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• 2

  Fill a pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Add macaroni and return to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally until the macaroni has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
• 3

  Heat 1 tablespoon margarine in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add sliced red onion and saute for 5 minutes.
• 4

  Stir in 1 cup sliced cranberries and brown sugar; saute again for 3 minutes or until tender. Set aside.
• 5

  Heat remaining margarine in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add heavy whipping cream, evaporated milk, cream cheese, half and half and remaining sliced cranberries; mix well until combined.
• 6

  Let it simmer for 6 minutes on low heat until thickened. Stir in 1 cup shredded gouda cheese, the sharp cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese into the cranberry cream sauce mixture. Remove from heat.
• 7

  Add cooked macaroni and sauteed onion mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour cranberry cream sauce mixture in and stir together until blended.
• 8

  Sprinkle with remaining shredded gouda cheese. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
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