One-Skillet French Onion Macaroni And Cheese
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- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time30 min
- Makes4 servings
Crowned with golden-crisp breadcrumbs, these creamy noodles (think gruyère and mascarpone), gives this star comfort food an elegant update. And the best part? It’s a one-pan meal—ready to dish up in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 tbsp butter
3 medium onions, thinly sliced, about 3 1/2 cups
2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, divided
2 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup dry sherry
2 cups elbow macaroni pasta
2 cups grated gruyere cheese, divided
3/4 cup mascarpone
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
POSITION oven rack in top third of oven. Preheat broiler.
MELT butter in a medium (10-in.) oven-safe frying pan over medium-high. Add onion and 1 tbsp thyme. Stir occasionally, until onions are golden brown, 8 to 10 min. Pour in broth, water and sherry. Stir in pasta. Boil, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, 10 to 12 min. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup gruyère, mascarpone and Dijon until combined. Stir remaining 1 cup gruyère with panko and sprinkle over pasta.
BROIL in top third of oven until cheese melts, 1 to 2 min. Sprinkle remaining 1 tbsp thyme over pasta.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 728, Protein 33g, Carbohydrates 63g, Fat 38g, Fibre 4g, Sodium 658mg.
Excellent source of Vitamin B12.
Want more cheesy pasta bakes? Try our Baked Rigatoni with Spicy Chorizo or Macaroni and Cheese with Roasted Butternut Squash.
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