French Onion Soup Mac & Cheese: A Comfort Food Delight!
A delicious twist on classic mac and cheese, infused with the rich flavors of French onion soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add the sliced onions. Cook until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Add beef broth and thyme to the skillet, simmering for 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked macaroni and mix well.
- Stir in Gruyère and mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth.
- Feel free to add cooked bacon or sausage for extra flavor.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving for added color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg