Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon and Caramelized Onions

Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon and Caramelized Onions

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 onions, medium or large, sliced
• pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 8 strips of bacon (prosciutto or pancetta)
• 8 oz elbow pasta
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup to 2/3 cup milk (or more – for more or less creaminess)
• 1 cup freshly shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Gruyere
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or more – to taste)
•  cayenne pepper, to taste
• a pinch of paprika, to taste

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