CARAMELIZED ONION MACARONI & CHEESE

In my eyes this is the most delicious macaroni and cheese recipe out there. We are talking caramelized onions, saltine crackers, white Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese and a beautiful creamy sauce. One taste and you will be hooked for life!

1 (8 oz.) pkg. large elbow macaroni

2 tablespoons butter

2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced

1 teaspoon sugar

1 (16 oz.) block white Cheddar cheese~shredded

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

32 Saltine crackers~finely crushed and divided

6 large eggs

4 cups milk

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons melted butter

Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain well and set aside.

Melt the 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and sugar. Cook, stirring often, 20 minutes or until thoroughly caramelized til golden.

Layer half  each of cooked macaroni, onions, cheeses, and cracker crumbs in a lightly greased 13X9-inch baking dish. Layer with remaining macaroni, onions, and cheeses.

Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients; pour over macaroni mixture.

Stir together remaining half of cracker crumbs, and 2 more tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until golden brown and set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. 

8 to 10 servings

"It is highly possible that this is the best macaroni and cheese on the entire planet!"~Adele Forbes