French Onion Soup Mac & Cheese with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious twist on the classic French onion soup, combined with creamy mac and cheese and turkey bacon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, sugar, and cook until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and turkey bacon. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- In a large pot, combine the cooked macaroni, caramelized onion mixture, and shredded cheeses. Mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon.
- Make sure to stir well for even cheese distribution.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg