CARAMELIZED ONION MACARONI AND CHEESE

Caramelized Onion Macaroni and Cheese image

Provided by KathyP53

Time 1h40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (8 ounce) package large elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 lb white cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
32 saltine crackers, finely crushed and divided
6 large eggs
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and 1 teaspoons sugar. Cook, stirring often, 15 to 20 minutes or until onions are caramel-colored.
Layer half each of macaroni, onions, cheeses, and cracker crumbs in a lightly greased 13 X 9" baking dish. Layer with remaining macaroni, onions, and cheese.
Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients; pour over macaroni mixture.
Stir together remaiing cracker crumbs, melted butter, and, if desired, pecans. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni mixture.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until golden brown and set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648, Fat 38.2, SaturatedFat 22, Cholesterol 261.5, Sodium 1118.4, Carbohydrate 42.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.4, Protein 33.1