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French Onion Mac and Cheese
1 h 30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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1 h 30 min
1 h 30 minFrench Onion Mac and Cheese
what you need
Ingredients
white onions (peeled and thinly sliced)Produce3 pieces
olive oilPantry45 ml
saltSpices6 g
black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
butterDairy50 g
flourPantry40 g
paprikaSpices3 g
onion powderSpices3 g
garlic powderSpices3 g
thyme (dried or fresh leaves)Spices2 g
evaporated milkDairy370 ml- cheddar cheese (grated)Dairy250 g
shell pastaGrains400 g
pasta water (reserved from cooking)Other120 ml
per serving
Nutrition
671kcal
- Carbs
- 85 g
- Proteins
- 24 g
- Fat
- 26 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Frying pan
Stockpot
Saucepan
Whisk
Colander
Grater
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Caramelize the onions
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and add the sliced onions.
- Season with salt and pepper and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and soft.
- Keep the onions warm.
- Step 2
Cook the pasta
- Boil the shell pasta in salted water until al dente.
- Reserve some pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Step 3
Make the cheese sauce
- Melt the butter in a saucepan, then whisk in the flour to form a roux.
- Add the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and thyme.
- Pour in the evaporated milk and whisk until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the grated cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Step 4
Combine and serve
- Add the caramelized onions and the pasta to the cheese sauce.
- Loosen with the reserved pasta water until creamy.
- Taste, adjust the seasoning and serve hot.
most cooked first
