- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
Move aside, breadcrumbs. Homemade Frenched onions take mac and cheese to the next level.
Ingredient:
- 8 ounces uncooked cavatappi pasta (about 3 cups)
- 4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus leaves for garnish
- 8 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded (about 2 cups), divided
- 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more for pasta water
- Frenched Onions
- 1 1/2 cups hand-torn (about 1/2-inch pieces) rustic sourdough bread
- Black pepper, for garnish