Sweet potato and caramelized onion mac and cheese
Author Chelsea Lords
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups macaroni noodles, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3-4 cups cubed sweet potato, peeled
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup 1% milk
- 1 and 1/4 cup cheese (I used sharp cheddar)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Optional: fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium low heat.
- Cut the onion into thin rings and add to the butter in the pan. Add the sugar on top.
- Saute, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, peel the potatoes. Cut into large chunks.
- Boil the sweet potatoes until completely tender and then drain. Place the potatoes in the blender with the caramelized onions, lots of salt, pepper, broth, paprika, and milk.
- Pulse until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked noodles and add the cheese. Stir until melted.
- Add more salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with parsley if desired.
Recipe by Grateful | makeitgrateful.com at https://www.makeitgrateful.com/living/celebrate/christmas/sweet-potato-and-caramelized-onion-mac-and-cheese/