One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

Name: French Onion Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz macaroni; 2 yellow onions; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup gruyère cheese; 1 cup cheddar cheese; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper

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Method

1
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and it reaches 160°F (71°C), about 6 to 8 minutes.
8 min70°C
2
Add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the onion softens and the garlic is fragrant, about 3 minutes.
3 minMedium heat
3
Stir in the pasta, beef broth, milk, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring often, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes.
12 minGentle boil, then simmer
4
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the cheddar and ketchup until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy, about 2 minutes.
2 minOff heat
5
Let the pasta rest for 2 minutes before serving.
2 minRoom temperature

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4 servingsAmerican

French Onion Mac and Cheese

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Method

1
Thinly slice the onions. Melt the butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
25 minMedium-low heat
2
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni until just tender according to the package directions. Drain well.
10 minBoiling water
3
Reduce the skillet heat to low. Stir in the milk, remaining salt, and pepper. Add the macaroni, Gruyère, and cheddar, stirring until the cheeses melt and coat the pasta, about 2 minutes.
2 minLow heat
4
Spread the macaroni evenly in the skillet and arrange the caramelized onions over the top. Broil 4 to 6 inches from the heat until bubbling and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Watch closely to prevent scorching.
3 minBroiler on high
5
Let the skillet rest for 5 minutes before serving.
5 min