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Macaroni and Cheese with Onion Strings

Macaroni and Cheese with Onion Strings

It sounds simple, but adding onion strings over macaroni and cheese sends this basic meal over the top.  Plus, my two-year-old actually LOVES onion strings.  Go figure!

Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword macaroni and cheese, macaroni and cheese with onions, onion strings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

Macaroni and Cheese

  • 1 box macaroni noodles
  • 1 block velveeta 1 lb
  • 1 cup milk or more to taste
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp salt or more to taste
  • 2 tsp pepper or more to taste

Onion Strings

  • 1 med onion, sliced thin
  • 1 cup flour, all purpose
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 ea egg
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare macaroni pasta in a large pot according to directions on box.   

  2. While the pasta is cooking, slice an onion into thin strips.  I usually cut the onion in half and then cut it into strips.

  3. Put the milk and egg in a medium bowl and whisk together.  Place the flour, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, and pepper in a medium bowl or Ziploc baggie.  Coat the onion strings in the milk/egg mixture and then coat in the flour mixture.  Do this by the piece or a few pieces at a time until all are finished.  Place on a paper towel or plate until needed. 

  4. Drain the pasta and put it back in the pot over low heat.  Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper.  Cut the velveeta into chunks and place in the pot.  Stir continually over low heat until the cheese is melted.  You made need to add more milk if the macaroni and cheese is too thick.

  5. While the macaroni and cheese is cooking, heat oil in a small or medium skillet over medium to high heat.  Place onion strings in a few at a time and cook until golden brown on each side.  Usually only takes a minute or two depending on how hot the oil is.  Watch them carefully.  Place on paper towel and keep cooking in batches until finished.

  6. Once the cheese is melted into the macaroni and your onion strings are all cooked, it is time to serve.  Place the macaroni and cheese on plates or in bowls.  Cut the onion strings into smaller strips and place over the pasta.  Serve warm.