Name: French onion mac ‘n’ cheese recipe
Ingredients: 500g macaroni; 300ml thickened cream; 375ml (1 1/2 cups) milk; 3 tsp Dijon mustard; 40g sachet French onion soup mix; 105g (1 1/4 cups) grated tasty cheese; 70g (½ cup) grated parmesan; 65g (3/4 cup) pizza cheese; 15g (¼ cup) panko breadcrumbs; 40.00 ml coarsely chopped parsley

by Amira Georgy Last updated on 11/17/2022

Take your regular macaroni and cheese and turn it into something special by adding French onion soup mix. This delicious pasta bake makes the perfect side to a roast beef or chicken main. - Amira Georgy

Ingredients

500g macaroni
300ml thickened cream
375ml (1 1/2 cups) milk
3 tsp Dijon mustard
40g sachet French onion soup mix
105g (1 1/4 cups) grated tasty cheese
70g (½ cup) grated parmesan
65g (3/4 cup) pizza cheese
15g (¼ cup) panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp coarsely chopped continental parsley

Method

Step 1

Preheat grill to medium-high. Grease a 2-litre baking dish.
Step 2

Cook pasta in saucepan of salted, boiling water according to packet instructions until al dente. Drain.
Step 3

Meanwhile, stir cream, milk, mustard and French onion soup mix in a medium saucepan over medium heat or until mixture comes to a simmer. Add cheddar cheese and parmesan and stir until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4

Return pasta to saucepan with cheese sauce and ¼ cup pizza cheese. Stir to combine. Transfer to prepared dish.
Step 5

Combine breadcrumbs and remaining pizza cheese in a small bowl. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over pasta mixture. Grill for 1-2 minutes or until top is golden. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.