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Caramelized Onion Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Caramelized Onion Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 (16-oz.) block white Cheddar cheese, shredded; 6 large eggs; 1 (8-oz.) package large elbow macaroni; 4 cups milk; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 32 saltine crackers, finely crushed and divided; 1 teaspoon sugar

7 October 2026

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Total Time40 Mins

Serves10

Per Serving$1.54

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Caramelized Onion Macaroni and Cheese takes about 40 minutes from beginning to end. This main course has 509 calories, 26g of protein, and 30g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 10. For $1.54 per serving, this recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals.

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Method:

1
Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2
Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add sliced onions and 1 tsp. sugar. Cook, stirring often, 15 to 20 minutes or until onions are caramel-colored.
4
Layer half each of macaroni, onions, cheeses, and cracker crumbs in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
5
Layer with remaining macaroni, onions, and cheeses.
6
Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients; pour over macaroni mixture.
7
Stir together remaining cracker crumbs, melted butter, and, if desired, pecans.
8
Sprinkle evenly over macaroni mixture.
9
Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until golden brown and set.
10
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.