- Level: Easy
- Yield: Serves 6 to 8
- Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 8 servings): Calories 726, Total Fat 40 g, Saturated Fat 20 g, Carbohydrates 69 g, Dietary Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 24 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 643 mg
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Active Time: 30 minutes
Indulge in Ree's irresistible twist on childhood favorite mac and cheese, starring fun O-shaped pasta. This ultra-creamy delight combines three cheeses and crowns it with irresistibly crunchy fried onionspure comfort that'll have everyone racing to the table!
Ingredients
- 1 pound O-shaped pasta
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces white processed cheese
- 1 cup shredded Havarti cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups prepared fried onions
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for that perfect golden bake.
- Cook the pasta per package instructions, drain thoroughly, and set asideready for its cheesy embrace.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with olive oil. Toss in diced onion and minced garlic, season with salt and pepper, and saut until soft and fragrant, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the flour, whisking nonstop for 1 minute to create a smooth roux. Slowly pour in milk and heavy cream, whisking until the sauce thickens and bubbles, 2 to 3 minutes. Melt in the cheeses gradually until velvety smooth, then taste and tweak seasonings.
- Fold the pasta into the luscious sauce until every piece is coated. Scatter fried onions on top for epic crunch.
- Bake until onions are deeply golden and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions if you crave a fresh pop, and serve this crowd-pleaser hot!
