Baked Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter divided, plus more for greasing baking dish
  • 1 sweet onion, sliced
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 pound cavatappi
  • 16 ounces Der Weichen Gehl
  • 6 ounces Old German Weissa Cheese
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1¼ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • Melt butter in a skillet. Add onions and salt, and cook until soft and darkened (20-30 minutes).
  • Stir in balsamic vinegar, then chop onions and set aside.
  • Boil Cavatappi for half the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Combine Der Weichen Gehl and Old German Weissa Cheese in a bowl.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan, then add flour and cook until golden. Add spices.
  • Whisk in milk slowly, then add cheeses, and whisk until melted and smooth.

Serves 8