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Macaroni and Cheese with Caramelized Onions and Bacon

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"Very intense, rich dish due to the sharpness of the cheeses melded with spicy, creamy, and tangy flavors."
Macaroni and Cheese with Caramelized Onions and Bacon Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 14 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 20 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch casserole

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups grated Asiago cheese
  • 4 cups grated Vermont Cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, sliced thin
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add macaroni and cook for 8 minutes (noodles will still be slightly hard). Drain noodles and transfer to a large bowl with 1/4 cup of butter and toss to coat. Whisk together the sour cream, egg, and cream cheese; add to the pasta and mix well. Stir in 3 cups of grated Asiago and 3 cups of grated Cheddar cheese, reserving the remaining 2 cups of cheese for the topping.
  2. Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate and chop into small pieces.
  3. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  4. Stir 2 tablespoons butter, the onion, and garlic into the bacon drippings in the pan and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and add the brown sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes until the onions are very soft and golden brown. Mix the cooked bacon, parsley, and panko breadcrumbs into the onions, transfer mixture to a small bowl and set aside.
  5. Return the skillet to the heat and melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour, and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk the milk into the flour mixture and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture is smooth and thickened. Stir in the ground mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Remove sauce from heat and let cool for five minutes.
  6. Pour the sauce over the macaroni mixture, stirring well. Transfer to a greased 9x13 inch pan and sprinkle with the remaining 2 cups of Cheddar cheese. Top cheese with the onion breadcrumb mixture.
  7. Bake in preheated oven until bubbling, hot and golden brown on top, about 30 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 19, 2008 by Holly 
I thought this recipe was deliciuous! My family loved it! The only thing I would do... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 19, 2008 by belove27 
This was amazing! I LOVED the cheeses used!!! My hubby and daughter gobbled this up for dinner... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 22, 2008 by Karol 
Excellent mac and cheese. This was very filling. Like the other posting, I would double the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 10, 2008 by Concocting 
This is a terrific recipe. I added carrots and bell pepper to the caramelized onions for a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 7, 2008 by buttercup2746 
Didn't really care for the onions and bacon portion of this dish. It was a really good... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 5, 2008 by belle 
This was PERFECT! It took a while to make, def. not a quick fix, but wow was it worth it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 3, 2008 by beccaann1 
This tasted pretty good, but was quite greasy. I loved the onions and bacon. It did take a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 2, 2008 by Jessica 
Took forever to make, but it's worth it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 28, 2009 by kcise 
My family of 7 loved this meal. Only one of my girls commented that the topping was too sweet.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 27, 2009 by Jill 
This was good and nice change from plain old mac & cheese. Next time I'll use half the asiago... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Macaroni and Cheese with Caramelized Onions and Bacon

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 942

  • Total Fat: 59.5g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg
  • Sodium: 1475mg
  • Total Carbs: 56.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.4g
  • Protein: 45.6g

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