French Onion Mac and Cheese
Description
This French onion soup mac and cheese recipe makes this mac and cheese an upscale version of the classic, comforting dish that everyone loves.
Ingredients
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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2 large onions, very thinly sliced
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 bay leaf
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1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 cup beef broth
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1 cup milk
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1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste
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3/4 pound shredded Gruyere cheese
Directions
1
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onions, thyme, and bay leaf in butter for 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until onions are browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate and discard bay leaf. Reserve the skillet.
2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in the reserved skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour for 1 minute, then whisk in beef broth and milk and bring to a boil; season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in Gruyère cheese until melted.
4
Drain macaroni and toss with onion and sauce until well combined.