One Pot Mac & Cheese

Name: One Pot Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Ingredients for the Caramelized Onions & Mushrooms:; 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 3 Teaspoons salted butter; 2 White onions, sliced; 1/2 Teaspoon kosher salt, to taste; 1 Teaspoon brown sugar; 1 Cup water; 8 oz. Baby Bella mushrooms, sliced; 7 Sprigs thyme, stems removed; Ingredients for the Macaroni & Cheese:; 1 Box Barilla® Elbows pasta; 2 Cups beef broth; 2 12 oz cans evaporated milk; 1 Teaspoon Dijon mustard; 12 oz. Gruyere cheese, grated; 8 oz. marella cheese, grated; 4 oz. white cheddar cheese, grated; 2 Teaspoons garlic powder; 1/2 Teaspoon onion powder; 1 Teaspoon kosher salt; 1 Teaspoon Black pepper

1 hours 5 minutes

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Ingredients

8 servings

Ingredients for the Caramelized Onions & Mushrooms:

2tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3Teaspoons salted butter

2White onions, sliced

1/2Teaspoon kosher salt, to taste

1Teaspoon brown sugar

1Cup water

8oz. Baby Bella mushrooms, sliced

7Sprigs thyme, stems removed

Ingredients for the Macaroni & Cheese:

1Box Barilla^® Elbows pasta

2Cups beef broth

212 oz cans evaporated milk

1Teaspoon Dijon mustard

12oz. Gruyere cheese, grated

8oz. marella cheese, grated

4oz. white cheddar cheese, grated

2Teaspoons garlic powder

1/2Teaspoon onion powder

1Teaspoon kosher salt

1Teaspoon Black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Britney Brown-Chamberlain

One Pot Mac & Cheese Recipe Developed by Britney Brown-Chamberlain (@britneybreaksbread)

Step 1

For the Caramelized Onions: Melt butter in a large pot over medium, then add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add sliced onions to the pot and sauté onions for 5-7 minutes, until they begin to soften and brown. Season salt and brown sugar.

Step 2

Add one cup of water to the onions; allow the water to cook until it has completely evaporated - about 20 minutes. The onions should be browned and soft.

Step 3

Add the mushrooms to the pot with the thyme and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, until the mushrooms have softened.

Step 4

For the Mac and Cheese: Add Barilla Elbow Pasta to the pot with the mushrooms and onions along with beef broth and evaporated milk. Bring to a slight boil; reduce the heat to a simmer and cover with a lid. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the pasta is fully cooked. Add the Dijon mustard, grated gruyere, mozzarella, and white cheddar cheese.

Step 5

Mix everything together until the cheeses are completely melted, then add the garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.

Elbows

Elbows, Gomiti or Chifferi in Italian, is named for its twisted tubular shape that can vary in size and be either smooth or ridged. Pasta Elbows originated from Northern and Central Italy, where they are traditionally used in soups. Barilla^® Elbow pasta is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Short

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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