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French Onion Soup Mac & Cheese – Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Creamy French Onion Soup Mac & Cheese combines rich caramelized onions with a cheesy, comforting pasta bake perfect for cozy nights.


Ingredients

Scale

3 large onions, thinly sliced

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp sugar

Salt to taste

3 tbsp flour

2 cups milk (warm)

1 cup shredded Gruyère

1 cup shredded cheddar

8 oz elbow macaroni, cooked al dente

Bread crumbs for topping

Olive oil for drizzle


Instructions

1. Caramelize onions in butter and olive oil for 35–40 minutes.

2. Whisk flour and milk into a roux.

3. Add cheeses and stir until melted.

4. Combine pasta with sauce and onions.

5. Top with bread crumbs and olive oil.

6. Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.

7. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can substitute Gruyère with Swiss cheese.

For extra depth, add a pinch of thyme while caramelizing onions.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American-French Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 410mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 17g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: French Onion Soup Mac & Cheese, Comfort Food, Easy Pasta