White Cheddar Chipotle Macaroni & Cheese with Caramelized Onions

• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 whole Large Onion, Cut In Half, Then Thinly Sliced
• 2 Tablespoons Sugar
• 8 ounces, weight Penne Pasta
• 1/4 cups Butter
• 1/2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
• 1/2 whole Chipotle Chile From A Can, Finely Diced
• 1 teaspoon Adobo Sauce From The Can Of Chiles
• 1/4 cups Flour
• 2 cups Whole Milk
• 2 cups Shredded White Cheddar Cheese

1. For the onions: In a large skillet over medium heat melt the butter and then the olive oil.
2. Add your onions and saute for a few minutes until they begin to get soft.
3. Add the 2 tablespoons of sugar and turn the heat down a little.
4. Continue cooking for about 20 minutes until they are a golden brown.
5. Drain any excess oil and set aside to cool.
6. (I take mine out of the pan and place them on a couple of paper towels to absorb any excess oil.)
7. For the pasta: Preheat oven to 375 F.
8. Cook pasta in a pot of salted water until al dente (according to package instructions for al dente).
9. Meanwhile melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
10. Add the minced garlic, diced chipotle pepper and the adobo sauce.
11. Cook for a minute until fragrant.
12. Add your flour and whisk constantly for about 2 minutes.
13. Slowly add milk and bring to a boil and simmer for a minute until it thickens.
14. Remove from the heat and add the cheese a handful at a time stirring until melted.
15. Add the caramelized onions and pasta and mix thoroughly.
16. Place in a large oval baking dish and bake at 375 F for about 30 minutes.
17. Enjoy!

butter, olive oil, onion, sugar, pasta, butter, garlic, adobo sauce, flour, milk, shredded white cheddar cheese

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/white-cheddar-chipotle-macaroni-cheese-with-caramelized-onions/ (may not work)