Sweet Onion Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Sweet Onion Mac and Cheese
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  1. Bring a stockpot full of salted water to a boil, add the orecchiette and cook until just al dente, about 10 minutes. Strain the pasta, toss with the olive oil and set aside.
  2. In large saucepan set over medium heat, add the tablespoon of canola oil, 2 tablespoons of the butter and the onion. Cook until the onion is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place the onions in a blender and purée until smooth. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, toss the shallot slices with the rice flour. Shake the excess rice flour out of the bowl. In a medium saucepan, add enough canola oil to come 2 inches up the side. Heat the oil to 320°. Add the shallot slices to the oil and fry until they're a light golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Strain the shallots on a paper-towel-lined sheet pan and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Make the cheese sauce: In a large saucepan or Dutch oven set over medium heat, melt the remaining 2 sticks of butter. Add the all-purpose flour. Cook, whisking constantly, until smooth and light brown in color, about 10 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue whisking until the sauce is thick, about 20 minutes. Add the Fontina, Parmesan, cheddar and reserved onion purée. Whisk until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in the pasta, chives and parsley. Garnish with the fried shallots and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1744.03 Kcal (7302 kJ)
Calories from fat 696.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 77.38g 119%
Cholesterol 184.54mg 62%
Sodium 413.9mg 17%
Potassium 740.23mg 16%
Total Carbs 213.09g 71%
Sugars 29.06g 116%
Dietary Fiber 12.27g 49%
Protein 49.72g 99%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 31%
Iron 5.4mg 30%
Calcium 652.3mg 65%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 213.66 Kcal (895 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.48g 119%
Cholesterol 22.61mg 62%
Sodium 50.71mg 17%
Potassium 90.69mg 16%
Total Carbs 26.11g 71%
Sugars 3.56g 116%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 49%
Protein 6.09g 99%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 31%
Iron 0.7mg 30%
Calcium 79.9mg 65%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 40.5
    Points
  • 47
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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