Description
Balsamic Caramelized Onion Mac ‘n’ Cheese is a gourmet twist on classic comfort food, marrying creamy cheddar with sweet and tangy balsamic caramelized onions. This dish transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece that warms the soul. Perfect for cozy nights in or to impress guests at dinner parties, it’s a must-try recipe that delivers rich flavors and satisfying textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Boil the macaroni in salted water until al dente (about 7 minutes), then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown (approximately 20 minutes).
- In another pot, melt the remaining butter, whisk in flour for one minute, then gradually add milk while whisking until thickened (about 5 minutes). Stir in shredded cheddar until fully melted.
- Mix balsamic vinegar into caramelized onions, then combine with the cheese sauce and cooked macaroni.
- Transfer everything to a greased baking dish; top with extra cheese if desired, and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 65mg