French Onion Mac and Cheese: Pressure Cooker Comfort
This indulgent French Onion Mac and Cheese combines deeply caramelized onions with creamy gruyere and parmesan, all brought together effortlessly in a pressure cooker for a comforting meal that's rich, cozy, and irresistibly delicious.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil for caramelizing
- 4 sweet onions large, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound short cut pasta already cooked
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 2.5 cups milk
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 12 ounces gruyere cheese freshly grated
- 4 ounces parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 0.33 cup seasoned bread crumbs for topping
- Fresh thyme to serve
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in the pressure cooker on medium. Add onions and salt. Stir often and cook until golden and soft, about 25–30 minutes.
- Remove onions and set aside. Wipe the pot clean if needed, keeping the flavor residue.
- Add butter and melt. Stir in flour and whisk for about 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Slowly whisk in milk while stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add nutmeg, grated cheeses, and stir until melted and smooth.
- Mix in caramelized onions and cooked pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Close lid, cook under low pressure briefly, then natural release. Serve with a sprinkle of thyme and bread crumbs.
Notes
For an even bigger flavor punch, try roasting the onions before caramelizing or add a splash of white wine during onion cooking. Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat with splash of milk for creaminess.