Description
A comforting combination of creamy mac & cheese and the rich flavors of French onion soup, topped with toasted baguette crumbs for a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- Optional: French bread or baguette slices for toasting
- Extra grated cheese for topping (about ½ cup)
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions in butter over low heat for 30–40 minutes until golden brown and sweet.
- Sprinkle flour over the caramelized onions and stir well, then gradually whisk in the broth and cream until smooth and thickened.
- Add minced garlic and dried thyme, melt in Gruyère and white cheddar cheeses, and season with salt and pepper.
- Boil elbow macaroni until al dente, then drain and combine with the cheese sauce.
- Transfer to an oven-safe dish, top with extra cheese and toasted baguette slices, and broil until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with greens or as a side dish.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheats beautifully. Ideal for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, French onion soup, comfort food, cheesy pasta, vegetarian recipe