Best Fried Onion Topped Macaroni And Cheese Recipes
FRENCH ONION BAKED MAC AND CHEESE
This elevated take on a traditional Thanksgiving side combines the sweetness of caramelized onions with the creamy tang of two kinds of cheese. The crunchy French fried onion topping -- everyone's favorite Thanksgiving garnish -- adds the perfect counterpoint to all that creaminess.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until just slightly softened, about 6 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and rinse under cold water.
- Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, sprinkle with the thyme, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until dark brown, about 20 minutes. Add the wine and bouillon cube and stir to dissolve the bouillon. Cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, mustard powder and cayenne. Cook, whisking constantly, until smooth and slightly golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk. Cook, whisking occasionally, until the sauce begins to boil and thicken, about 7 minutes; remove from the heat. Stir in the Cheddar and 2 cups of the Gruyere until fully melted. Stir in the pasta, adding the reserved pasta water as needed to make a creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small bowl in the microwave. Brush a 9-by-13-inch metal baking dish with the melted butter. Spread half the pasta mixture in the prepared dish. Top with the onion mixture in an even layer, then cover with the remaining pasta mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining Gruyere.
- Bake until heated through and just bubbling, about 20 minutes. Top with the French fried onions and return to the oven for 5 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with the chives before serving.
CRISPY MACARONI AND CHEESE
Deliciously different. Topped with french fried onions for that lovely onion crunch and flavor. If you aren't a fan of mushroom soup use cream of celery.
Provided by lets.eat
Categories Cheese
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix soup, milk, mustard, pepper, pasta and 1-1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese in a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
- Bake 350' for 45 minutes or until hot.
- Stir, sprinkle with the french fried onions and remainder 1/2 cup cheese. Bake for 5 more minutes or until onions are golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.1, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 63.6, Sodium 858.7, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2, Protein 22.2
FRIED ONION TOPPED MACARONI AND CHEESE
I loved using the fried onions on top of a lot of things and as breading. I made this recipe and it was so good and comforting. It's a dish the whole family loves. I sneak in the cream of mushroom soup in this one and just tell my husband it's the fried onions if he comes across any pieces of mushrooms. He didn't know the...
Provided by Annamaria Settanni McDonald
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. In a greased 2 quart baking dish, blend soup, milk, mustard and seasoned pepper.
- 2. Stir in macaroni and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese.
- 3. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
- 4. Remove from oven and add additional shredded cheese and fried onions and bake for another 10 minutes.
- 5. Enjoy!
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