Main Courseby RobinImported from Instagram
French Onion Mac and Cheese
Rich and comforting macaroni and cheese infused with the deep, sweet flavors of caramelized French onions, crispy bacon, and a melted, bubbly Gruyère crust.
Main Courseby RobinImported from Instagram
Rich and comforting macaroni and cheese infused with the deep, sweet flavors of caramelized French onions, crispy bacon, and a melted, bubbly Gruyère crust.
% GDA = share of an average adult's daily reference intake (2000 kcal). Values are estimates and may vary.
240gBacon
3Sweet onionPreheat the oven to 200°C Ober-/Unterhitze. Slice 240g bacon and cook it in a large oven-safe pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes, until crispy. Meanwhile, peel and slice 3 sweet onion. Remove the Bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
Sweet onion
2 tbspButter
1 tspSalt
2 tbspWaterAdd the Sweet onion, 2 tbsp butter, and 1 tsp salt to the pan. Cook over medium heat for 12–15 minutes, allowing a slight char to form on the bottom before deglazing with 2 tbsp water and scraping up the browned bits. Repeat this deglazing process until the Sweet onion are deeply browned and sweet.
Sweet onion
3 cloveGarlic
1 tspRosemary
1 tspThymeMince 3 clove garlic and finely chop 1 tsp rosemary and 1 tsp thyme. Add them to the caramelised Sweet onion and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
800mlBeef broth
300gPasta
170gCheddar
195gGruyère
2Green onionPour in 800ml beef broth and add 300g pasta. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the Pasta is cooked through and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Meanwhile, shred 170g cheddar and 195g gruyère if not already grated, and chop 2 green onion.
Bacon
480mlMilkCheddar140gGruyèreStir in 480ml milk, the Cheddar, and 140g gruyère over low heat until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth. Fold in the cooked Bacon.
Pasta55gGruyèreTop the Pasta with the remaining 55g gruyère. Transfer the pot into the oven at 200°C Ober-/Unterhitze for 5–7 minutes, until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
Green onionScatter the Green onion over the melted cheese before portioning and serving hot.