French Onion Macaroni and Cheese Recipe | Land O’Lakes

Ingredients

• Macaroni and Cheese
• 1 pound uncooked dried cavatappi pasta
• 1 Half Stick (1/4 cup) Land O Lakes® Butter
• 2 pounds (8 cups) yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups whole milk
• 1 (8-ounce) package (2 cups) Land O Lakes® Creamy Italian Blend Cheese Chunk shredded
• 1 (8-ounce) package (2 cups) Land O Lakes® Extra Sharp White Cheddar Cheese Chunk shredded, divided
• Topping
• 6 cups French bread cubes, cut or torn into 1-inch cubes
• 1 Half Stick (1/4 cup) Land O Lakes® Butter melted
• Additional fresh thyme, if desired