French Onion Mac 'n Cheese
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 20
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
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For the crispy topping
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin oil 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 1⁄2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1⁄4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
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For the onions
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- salt and pepper
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine or 1/3 cup dry sherry
- 1 (10 ounce) can beef consomme
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For the cheese sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- salt and pepper
- freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
- 2 cups grated gruyere cheese
- 1 lb short cut pasta of choice such as penne rigate or 1 lb cavatappi pasta
directions
- For the topping, heat the EVOO and butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and stir for 2-3 minutes, then add the panko and stir to combine and lightly toast, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add in the herbs and cheese.
- For the onions, heat the EVOO and butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and bay leaves, salt and pepper and caramelize, 25-30 minutes. Deglaze with sherry or wine and add the consommé. Keep warm over low heat.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil for the pasta and pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
- For the cheese sauce, melt the butter in medium size saucepot over medium to medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour, cook for 1 minute, then add the milk. Season the sauce with salt, pepper and nutmeg and thicken to coat a spoon. Add the Gruyère, stirring in a figure-eight motion, and melt it into the sauce. Reduce the heat to low.
- Undercook the pasta by a minute or so, then drain it and return it to the pot. Combine the pasta with the onions and cheese sauce, then transfer to a casserole dish. Top with the breadcrumb mixture and bake until golden, 20-25 minutes. Serve with spinach salad or shaved raw asparagus salad alongside.
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