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One Pot French Onion Mac and Cheese
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One Pot French Onion Mac and Cheese

45 minServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
from @zachs.foods15 imports2 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • bacon (sliced)Meat240 g
  • sweet onions (sliced)Produce3 pieces
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • butterDairy28 g
  • saltSpices6 g
  • waterOther30 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • fresh rosemary (chopped)Produce1 g
  • fresh thyme (chopped)Produce1 g
  • beef brothPantry850 ml
  • dry pastaGrains310 g
  • milkDairy480 ml
  • cheddar (shredded)Dairy170 g
  • gruyère (shredded)Dairy170 g
  • green onions (sliced)Produce2 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

536kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
24 g
Fat
29 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • wooden spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the bacon

    • Cook the sliced bacon in a pot until crisp.
    • Remove the bacon and set aside, keeping the fat in the pot.
    Step 1

  2. Caramelize the onions

    • Add the olive oil, butter and salt to the pot with the sliced onions.
    • Let the onions take a slight char on the bottom, then deglaze with the water.
    • Repeat the process until the onions are nicely caramelized.
    Step 2

  3. Toast the aromatics

    • Add the garlic, rosemary and thyme to the onions.
    • Toast until fragrant.
    Step 3

  4. Simmer the pasta

    • Pour in the beef broth and add the pasta.
    • Bring to a simmer and cook until the pasta is cooked through.
    Step 4

  5. Make it creamy

    • Add the milk, gruyère and cheddar.
    • Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
    Step 5

  6. Serve

    • Top with the reserved bacon and sliced green onions.
    • Serve hot straight from the pot.
    Step 6
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