Doesn’t this weather just invite the comfy foods like mac and cheese? This new recipe out of Southern Living from 2006 is a keeper. It takes it to a whole new level.
1 (8 oz) package large elbow macaroni
2 tables butter
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp sugar
1 (16 oz) block white cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup (4 oz) shredded Parmesan Cheese
32 saltine crackers, finely crushed and divided
6 large eggs
4 cups milk
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tables melted butter
Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside
Melt 2 tables butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add sliced onions and 1 tsp sugar. Cook, stirring often, 15 to 20 min or until onions are caramel colored. Layer half each of macaroni, onions, cheeses, and cracker crumbs in a lightly greased 13×9 baking dish. Layer with remaining macaroni, onions and cheeses.
Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients; pour over macaroni mixture. Stir together reamining cracker crumbs, melted butter andsprinkle evenly over macaroni mixture. Bake at 350 for about 1 hour or until golden brown and set. Let stand 10 min before serving.
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