Mac ‘N’ Cheese with Caramelized Onion Mac ‘N’ Cheese with Caramelized Onion Surely this is the great Canadian comfort food? Beloved by kids and grown-ups alike, good ol’ mac ‘n’ cheese tastes like home, no matter where you are! We sweetened ours up with a touch of golden yellow sugar and caramelized onions for an even homier treat. For lunch or dinner, main or side, it’s like serving your family a bowl full of smiles! Categories: Savoury Dishes & Salads Golden Yellow Sugar Yields 2 main course servings, or 4 starters Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Ingredients ½ lb (227 g) maple bacon, chopped 3 tbsp butter, divided 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced ¾ tsp (4 g) salt 3 tbsp (42 g) Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar, divided 2 tbsp (16 g) flour 2 cups (500 ml) whole milk 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard 2 cups (180 g) shredded aged white cheddar cheese 6 oz (170 g) dry macaroni, cooked according to package directions Golden Yellow Sugar Instructions Cook bacon in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until just crispy; about 7-8 minutes. Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Reserve 1 tbsp of bacon fat aside then wipe out pot and return to heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Image Add 1 tbsp (14 g) of butter. And onions to pot and cook, stirring occasionally until onions are caramelized; about 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in 2 tbsp of Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar and cook until sugar has dissolved; about 2-3 minutes. Scrape onions into a bowl and set aside. Image Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and grease a 7 x 11 inch casserole dish. Return pot to medium high heat and stir in butter until melted Whisk in flour and cook, stirring often, for 1-2 minutes to create a roux. Whisk milk and mustard into pot, cook stirring until mixture has thickened; about 4-5 minutes. Stir in cheese, cook until melted; about 3-4 minutes. Stir in cooked pasta, bacon, and caramelized onion until combined. Image Transfer macaroni and cheese to prepared dish. Sprinkle with remaining Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until top is bubbling and golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Image CHEF'S TIPS * This recipe can easily be doubled to serve 4 people as a main dish * A roux is a mixture of flour and butter cooked together into a paste that is used to thicken sauces
