French Onion Mac and Cheese

2m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Grate both cheddar and gruyere cheese.
  2. 2Peel and slice three yellow onions.
  3. 3Melt butter and olive oil in a frying pan.
  4. 4Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized.
  5. 5Add garlic and thyme.
  6. 6Deglaze the pan with applejack.
  7. 7Add Worcestershire sauce and cook until the liquid has reduced.
  8. 8Set aside the caramelized onions.
  9. 9In a saucepan, melt butter.
  10. 10Whisk in flour, then add evaporated milk, heavy cream, and dijon mustard.
  11. 11Stir in smoked paprika.
  12. 12Add grated cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
  13. 13Add caramelized onions.
  14. 14Cook pasta according to package directions.
  15. 15Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce.
  16. 16Transfer pasta to baking dish.
  17. 17Top with remaining gruyere cheese and bread crumbs.
  18. 18Bake until golden brown and bubbly.

Ingredients

  • 2 blocks cheddar cheese
  • 2 blocks gruyere cheese
  • 3 yellow onions
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 /4 cup applejack
  • 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 /2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch smoked paprika
  • 1 handful bread crumbs
  • 1 box pasta

Equipment

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