Caramelized Onion Baked Mac & Cheese

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
2. Start by making your caramelized onions. Thinly slice the onion. Add a large drizzle of olive oil to a pan on medium low heat. Add the sliced onions and cover. Stir every few minutes for about 25 minutes. Add balsamic glaze and set aside for later.
3. Boil the pasta until al dente and set aside.
4. To make the cheese sauce, start by melting butter. Add flour and stir until combined. Slowly pour in milk while stirring. Add shredded cheeses, dijon, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add the caramelized onions and cooked pasta and stir until combined.
5. Pour into a baking dish and top with 1/4 cup mix of gouda and cheddar, panko, and crispy fried onions.
6. Bake on 400ºF for 20 minutes. Then, broil for 1-2 minutes, until the breadcrumbs are golden brown. Make sure you watch it like a hawk while it’s broiling–the fried onions will definitely burn as soon as you take your eyes off it!👀