Name: Caramelized Onion Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package large elbow macaroni; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 lb white cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 32 saltine crackers, finely crushed and divided; 6 large eggs; 4 cups milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Recipe by KathyP53

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ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package large elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 lb white cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
32 saltine crackers, finely crushed and divided
6 large eggs
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted
¹⁄₂ cup chopped pecans (optional)

directions

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

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