Bacon and Caramelized Onion Mac 'n Cheese

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Spray 12" nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat.

Step 2

Add onions to skillet; cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring every 3 to 4 minutes, until tender and starting to brown.

Step 3

Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 35-40 minutes longer, stirring every 5 minutes, until onions are deep golden brown; set aside.

Step 4

Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package except omit salt. Spray 11"x7" (2 quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Pour pasta into baking dish; keep warm.

Step 5

While pasta is cooking, make cheese sauce. In a 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and mustard with wire whisk. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until misture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat.

Step 6

Gradually stire in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in caramelized onions and all remaining cheese sauce ingredients.

Step 7

Heat oven to 400°. Pour cheese sauce over pasta in baking dish. Sprinkle with topping ingredients. Bake covered 10 minutes or until heated through (topping will not be brown).