Sweet Onion Mac and Cheese

10m
Prep Time
50m
Cook Time
1h
Ready In

Recipe: #3811

January 02, 2012

Categories: Onions, Fathers Day,



"This is a wonderful mac & cheese. I skipped the shallots when I made it. I used french fried onions to top. It was easier for me. This was so good I ate the leftovers for breakfast. "

Original is 8 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (306.7 g)
  • Calories 810
  • Total Fat - 52.2 g
  • Saturated Fat - 19.3 g
  • Cholesterol - 758.2 mg
  • Sodium - 751.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 46.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 4 g
  • Sugars - 1.3 g
  • Protein - 39.2 g
  • Calcium - 245.7 mg
  • Iron - 4 mg
  • Vitamin C - 9.7 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.3 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Bring a stockpot full of salted water to a boil, add the orecchiette and cook until just al dente, about 10 minutes. Strain the pasta, toss with the olive oil and set aside.

Step 2

In large saucepan set over medium heat, add the tablespoon of canola oil, 2 tablespoons of the butter and the onion. Cook until the onion is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place the onions in a blender and purée until smooth. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, toss the shallot slices with the rice flour. Shake the excess rice flour out of the bowl. In a medium saucepan, add enough canola oil to come 2 inches up the side. Heat the oil to 320°. Add the shallot slices to the oil and fry until they're a light golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Strain the shallots on a paper-towel-lined sheet pan and season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Make the cheese sauce: In a large saucepan or Dutch oven set over medium heat, melt the remaining 2 sticks of butter. Add the all-purpose flour. Cook, whisking constantly, until smooth and light brown in color, about 10 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue whisking until the sauce is thick, about 20 minutes. Add the Fontina, Parmesan, cheddar and reserved onion purée. Whisk until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in the pasta, chives and parsley. Garnish with the fried shallots and serve immediately.

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