French Onion Mac and Cheese

The French onion flavor makes this mac and cheese an upscale version of the classic, comforting dish that everyone loves.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 634 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 2 large onions, very thinly sliced
• 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste
• ¾ pound shredded Gruyere cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onions, thyme, and bay leaf in the butter for 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until onions are browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate and discard the bay leaf. Reserve the skillet.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in the reserved skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour for 1 minute, then whisk in beef broth and milk and bring to a boil; season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in Gruyere cheese until melted.

Step 4

Drain macaroni and toss with onion and sauce until well combined.