I also make a roux and bake it with some parmesan and panko on top.
And Cheese 4 Album Mac And CheeseThe addition of caramelized onions makes this an adult version of a childhood favorite mac and cheese recipe.Mac and cheese brings up nostalgic memories in a lot of people, as it certainly was a favorite food for a lot of us growing up.Ive always wondered, however, whether adults remain as passionate about mac and cheese as when they were children, and for me the answer to that is YES Except, these days I like to enhance my mac and cheese with funky additions, such as bacon and caramelized onions.Oh my yum Dont even get me started on how good bacon is in this dish. To go even further and make it even fancier, I often use prosciutto or pancetta in place of bacon and that elevates this mac and cheese to another completely yummy level Also, I like to simplify things, just like when I was a kid, and this recipe is especially simple since I dont use Bechamel sauce (and I did make a classic homemade mac and cheese recipe using Bechamel sauce once), I dont make roux, and I also dont use custard-based cheese sauce. And Cheese 4 Album Plus Spices ToI just simply mix milk, heavy cream, white Cheddar and Gruyere cheese (in just the right proportions to achieve the desired creaminess) plus spices to make a very creamy and cheesy mac and cheese with bacon and caramelized onions I guess based on the cooking method I used I could call this mac and cheese Fettuccine Alfredo, too Adding caramelized onions certainly makes this more of an adult mac and cheese, and what a delicious addition it is Just make sure to caramelize onions for 30 minutes to make sure they brown thoroughly, without burning. In the end, you should have onions that are soft and sweet from all the caramelization process. This mac and cheese can be served as is, or as a side dish to the steak, which is how I like it 5 from 2 votes Print Mac and cheese with bacon and caramelized onions Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 1 hr Total Time 1 hr 15 mins Macaroni and cheese recipe with bacon and caramelized onions. Adding caramelized onions certainly makes this more of an adult mac and cheese. Course: Main Course Cuisine: American Servings: 4 people Calories: 929 kcal Author: Julia Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 onions, medium or large, sliced pinch of salt 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 8 strips bacon or prosciutto or pancetta 8 oz elbow pasta 23 cup heavy cream 23 cup milk 1 cup white Cheddar cheese, freshly shredded 12 cup Gruyere, freshly shredded 14 teaspoon salt or more to taste cayenne pepper to taste a pinch of paprika to taste Instructions How to Caramelize Onions: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on high heat in a large skillet, when oil is heated, add sliced onions and cook on high heat for about 10 minutes, constantly stirring with spatula. The onions should start to brown, but without burning (a couple of onions may be burnt here and there, but overall they should not be charred). Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking onions for 10 more minutes, continuing to stir, as onions brown even more without burning. Continue cooking for 10 more minutes on medium or low heat, stirring occasionally to make sure onions dont stick to the bottom of the pan or burn. Remove from heat and sprinkle onions with a small amount of balsamic vinegar to deglaze the pan. Mac and cheese: While youre caramelizing the onions, cook bacon: I usually bake it in the oven at 350 F until it just turns crispy. Rinse the macaroni under cold running water, drain. Set aside. In a large saucepan, add heavy cream, milk, sharp white cheddar cheese, Gruyere cheese and 14 teaspoon salt on medium heat, stir and mix, until cheeses start to blend. Add black pepper, Cayenne pepper and paprika to your taste, or omit them if you dont want them. Add elbow macaroni to the creamy sauce, stir to coat on low heat for about 5-10 minutes until cheeses melt completely and coat the macaroni. Add caramelized onions and chopped bacon to the creamy macaroni. Nutrition Facts Mac and cheese with bacon and caramelized onions Amount Per Serving Calories 929 Calories from Fat 558 Daily Value Fat 62g 95 Saturated Fat 32g 200 Cholesterol 167mg 56 Sodium 899mg 39 Potassium 488mg 14 Carbohydrates 55g 18 Fiber 3g 13 Sugar 8g 9 Protein 35g 70 Vitamin A 1415IU 28 Vitamin C 6.4mg 8 Calcium 696mg 70 Iron 1.5mg 8 Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Filed Under: Bacon, Cheddar cheese, Cheese, Pasta, Recipe Published: May 09, 2013 54 Comments Follow Julia on Pinterest and Facebook to get more recipes and dinner ideas Please leave your comment and STAR RATING in the comments section below Previous Post: Southwestern Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa Next Post: Stuffed Crepes with Ricotta Cheese and Blueberry Filling Reader Interactions Comments Chanel Oct 30, 2019 at 9:21 pm This is AMAZING I cant stop making it.
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