Balsamic Caramelized Onion Mushroom Mac 'n' Cheese
Tender mushrooms and balsamic caramelized onions take this luxurious mushroom mac 'n' cheese to another level!
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 40 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour
Servings 6servings
Calories 533kcal
Ingredients
1tablespoonolive oil
1tablespoon plus 1/4 cupunsalted butter, divided
1mediumsweet onion, thinly sliced
1-1/2cupsthinly sliced button mushrooms
2clovesgarlic, minced
1/4cupbalsamic vinegar
1/4cupall-purpose flour
1/2cuphalf and half cream
1-1/2cupsmilk
1-1/2cupsshredded cheddar cheese
1/3cupgrated Parmesan cheese
1lbelbow pasta, cooked according to package instructions
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh minced parsley for topping, optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375F. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, melt olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter until pan is shimmery. Add onions and let cook, stirring occasionally until onions are a deep caramelized color, about 20 minutes.
Add mushrooms to pan and saute an additional 3-4 minutes or until mushrooms are softened. Add garlic and balsamic and saute 1 minute until fragrant. Scrape onion/mushroom mixture into a bowl and set aside.
In same skillet over medium heat, melt remaining 1/4 cup butter. Whisk in flour until completely smooth and let cook 1 minute until golden brown. Slowly whisk in half and half and milk until mixture is smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat until sauce is bubbly and thickened.
Remove sauce from heat and whisk in cheeses until melted. Add cooked pasta and onion/mushroom mixture and stir until evenly combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bake macaroni in oven-safe skillet or in a greased 9x13 baking dish at 375F 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Top with parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
Storing InstructionsStore mac 'n' cheese in refrigerator up to 6 days.