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Garlic and onion mac and cheese

Garlic and Onion Mac and Cheese

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 whole head of garlic
  • 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 5 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut top off garlic head; drizzle with oil, wrap in foil, and roast 35 minutes until soft and golden.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon butter and oil in a large skillet; cook onions over medium-low 25-30 minutes until deeply caramelized, stirring occasionally.
  3. Cook macaroni according to package until al dente; drain and set aside.
  4. Squeeze garlic from skins; mash to a paste.
  5. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium; whisk in flour and cook 2 minutes.
  6. Gradually whisk in milk; simmer about 6 minutes, stirring until thickened.
  7. Remove from heat; stir in garlic paste, cheddar, and Gruyere until melted. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  8. Fold in macaroni and onions; transfer to a greased 9x13 dish and top with panko. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.