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How to Make French Onion Mac N' Cheese

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Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Cup French Onion Dip
  • 4 Tbsp. Butter
  • 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 2 Onions Thinly Sliced
  • 1 lb. Pasta your choice, Cooked
  • 2 Tbsp. Flour
  • 2-1/2 Cups Milk
  • 2 Cups Gouda Cheese Shredded
  • 1 Cup Monterrey Jack Cheese Shredded
  • 2 Cups White Cheddar Shredded (Divided)
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and season with salt to taste. Cook for about 30 minutes until golden brown, stirring frequently. Set aside when done.
  • In a large saucepan, melt 2 tbsp. butter over medium height. Once butter is melted, add in flour and whisk for 1 minute. Gradually pour in the milk, whisking until combined. Whisk in French Onion Dip until smooth. Let sauce simmer to slightly thicken, about 5 minutes. Stir in Gouda, Monterrey Jack, and 1 cup of sharp white cheddar. Once melted, season with salt and pepper. Mix in onions and cooked pasta.
  • In a bowl, melt remaining butter and mix in breadcrumbs and 1 cup of white cheddar cheese.
  • Pour your noodle mixture into a sprayed baking dish and top with breadcrumbs. Bake for about 30 minutes, until golden brown.