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French Onion Soup Mac Cheese

French Onion Soup Mac & Cheese Comfort Bowl
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Whip up French Onion Soup Mac Cheese Comfort Bowl So easy delicious tested in my Texas kitchen My kids love this familyapproved comfort food Get the recipe

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup dry sherry (optional, but recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 4 cups shredded Gruyere cheese, divided
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes, or until they are deeply caramelized and golden brown.
  • Add the minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper to the caramelized onions. Cook for another minute until fragrant. Pour in the beef broth and sherry (if using), scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and a 1/2 cup of the milk until smooth. Pour the flour mixture into the pot with the onion mixture. Gradually whisk in the remaining milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and stir in 3 cups of the Gruyere cheese and the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Reserve the remaining 1 cup of Gruyere for topping.
  • Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. At this point, you can either serve it immediately or transfer it to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of Gruyere cheese and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Creamy mac and cheese meets rich, savory French onion soup in this ultimate comfort food recipe. Perfect for a chilly evening!

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