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                          Caramelized Onion Mac & Cheese
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                          Pack Size: 6/2.5lb

                          SKU: 10071179053859

                          Caramelized Onion Mac & Cheese

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                          Caramelized Onion Mac & Cheese
                          Yield: 25 Servings

                          Yield: 25 Servings

                          Everyone's favorite creamy-cheesy dish gets a delicious upgrade with caramelized onions and a scratch-made cheese sauce.

                          Ingredient

                          Weight

                          Measure

                          Pasta shells, small

                          40 oz.

                          Simplot Simple Goodness™: RTE Caramelized-Style Onions

                          40 oz.

                          1 bag

                          Butter

                          4 oz.

                          1/2 cup

                          All-purpose flour

                          2/3 cup

                          Milk

                          50 fl. oz.

                          Gruyere cheese, shredded

                          30 oz.

                          Parmesan cheese, shredded

                          10 oz.

                          Nutmeg

                          1/2 tsp.

                          Salt and pepper

                          to taste

                          Bread crumbs, seasoned

                          3/4 cup

                          Thyme, fresh

                          as needed

                          Preparation Instructions:

                          Step 1

                          Preheat convection oven to 375°F.

                          Step 2

                          Boil the pasta according to package instructions. Set aside. Prepare caramelized onions according to package instructions. Set aside.

                          Step 3

                          In a large sauce pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk to create a roux. Cook, while stirring, 2-3 minutes until golden colored. Slowly stream in the milk, while whisking. Bring to a simmer and continue stirring until sauce is smooth and thickened. Slowly add the cheeses to the sauce (reserving some for topping), and stir until melted. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Add in 3/4 of the caramelized onions, and the cooked pasta. Combine well. and transfer to a baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese and onions. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top. Bake in 375°F convection oven until golden and bubbly, about 25-30 minutes. Cover if starting to brown too fast. Garnish with fresh thyme for service.

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                          Simplot Simple Goodness™RTE Caramelized-Style Onions

                          Pack Size: 6/2.5lb

                          SKU: 10071179053859

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