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Caramelized French Onion Mac N' Cheese

Everyone's favorite party dip turned into a life changing Mac N' Cheese.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesy, Food, french onion, french onion dip, mac n' cheese, Macaroni and cheese, Recipe, side dish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups dried elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups grated Gruyere cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 egg beaten
  • kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
  • 1/2 - 1 cup crumbled potato chips

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
  • In another large pot, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Cook onions until brown and caramelized, 15 - 20 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in the same pot that you cooked the onions in. Once melted whisk in flour. Allow to cook one minute. Stir in milk. Stir in cheese and Worcestershire. Cook until cheese has melted.
  • Whisk some of the warm milk into the beaten egg to temper it. Whisk the tempered egg into the cheese and milk mixture. Stir in caramelized onions. Fold in macaroni. Mix well. Allow to set for 5 minutes or just until thickened.
  • Spoon macaroni and cheese into serving bowls. Sprinkle with crumbled potato chips. Serve hot.

Notes

Enjoy!