Description
A delicious combination of classic French onion soup flavors with creamy macaroni and cheese, perfect for a cozy evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- Optional: French bread or baguette slices for toasting
- Extra grated cheese for topping (about ½ cup)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over low heat and add the sliced onions, caramelizing them over 30 to 40 minutes.
- Once browned, sprinkle flour over the onions and stir to coat, then gradually whisk in beef or vegetable broth and half-and-half.
- Add thyme and garlic, folding in Gruyère and sharp white cheddar cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions, then drain, reserving a splash of pasta water.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce, stirring until well coated.
- Transfer to an oven-safe dish, top with optional baguette slices and extra cheese, then broil until bubbly and golden.
Notes
Feel free to add seasonal vegetables or proteins like chicken for extra heartiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg