Gourmet Havarti & Cheddar Baked Macaroni with Caramelized Onions

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Gourmet Havarti & Cheddar Baked Macaroni with Caramelized Onions elevates your comfort food with a rich blend of Havarti and Cheddar cheeses, complemented by the sweet notes of caramelized onions. This vegetarian dish is perfect for American cuisine lovers and is both gluten and dairy-friendly. With its luxurious flavor profile, this baked macaroni is versatile enough for family dinners or entertaining guests.

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Overview

Elevate your mac and cheese game with this gourmet twist on a classic comfort food. This recipe combines the creamy richness of Havarti and Cheddar cheeses with the sweet depth of caramelized onions, all baked to golden perfection. Perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a luxurious family meal.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 80 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Small red onion, minced
• 16 Ounces (oz) package small pasta shells
• 1 Pinch garlic salt, to taste
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) unsalted butter
• 0.25 Cups brown sugar
• 3 11 Ounces (oz) cans condensed cream of Cheddar cheese soup
• 0.67 Cups Havarti cheese, shredded
• 0.25 Cups Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1.33 Cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch ground black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large pot, bring lightly salted water to a boil. Add the minced onion and pasta shells, cooking until the pasta is al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer the mixture to a large casserole dish.
3. Season the pasta and onions with salt, pepper, and garlic salt.
4. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Pour this over the pasta mixture and stir to combine.
5. Add the condensed cream of Cheddar cheese soup, shredded Havarti cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and 0.33 cups of the shredded Cheddar cheese to the pasta. Stir until well combined.
6. Sprinkle the remaining Cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the dish.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the top is lightly golden.
8. Switch the oven setting to 'Broil' and cook for an additional 4 minutes, or until the top is a deep golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your gourmet mac and cheese!

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