French Onion Mac and Cheese

close up caramelized onion mac and cheese in baking dish

4.43 from 7 votes

French Onion Mac and Cheese – A rich, cheesy twist on a classic comfort food. Creamy Gruyère, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack melt together with caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and a crunchy crouton topping for the ultimate baked mac and cheese upgrade.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Dinner Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Erin Sellin

Ingredients

1 pound pasta cooked 2 minutes shy of the time on the box
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp fresh grated nutmeg
6 ounces Gruyere cheese shredded
6 ounces Monterey Jack shredded
6 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
1 cup caramelized onions
1/2 cup crumbled bacon optional
1/2 cup croutons crushed

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350º F.
In a sauce pan melt butter. Add garlic and saute until fragrant. Mix in flour, and stir until it forms a paste. Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
3 tablespoons butter, 3 cloves garlic, 3 tablespoons all purpose flour, 2 cups milk, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp fresh grated nutmeg
Stir in cheeses, and mix until hot and smooth. Remove from heat.
6 ounces Gruyere cheese, 6 ounces Monterey Jack, 6 ounces mozzarella cheese
In a large bowl mix together cooked pasta, bacon (if using), caramelized onions and cheese sauce.
1 pound pasta, 1 cup caramelized onions, 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
Pour into a large casserole dish. Top with crushed croutons.
1/2 cup croutons
Place in oven for 20-25 minutes; until bubbly and the croutons are golden.

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