French Onion Soup Mac & Cheese: Indulgent Comfort Food Twist
A delicious blend of rich flavors from traditional French onion soup combined with the comfort of macaroni and cheese.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cups macaroni
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
- Add the beef broth to the caramelized onions and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked macaroni and stir in the Gruyère and mozzarella cheeses.
- Season with thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook until the cheeses are melted and creamy.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the onions while caramelizing.
- Top with crispy fried onions before serving for added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: French Onion Soup Mac & Cheese, comfort food, pasta recipes