Baked Cheesy Os Recipe

• 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

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for that perfect golden bake.
2. Cook the pasta per package instructions, drain thoroughly, and set asideready for its cheesy embrace.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Fold the pasta into the luscious sauce until every piece is coated. Scatter fried onions on top for epic crunch.
6. 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!