Caramelized Onion Mac and Cheese Recipe with Hoisin
A classic holiday mac and cheese recipe gets a sweet and savory twist with caramelized onions and a secret ingredient: hoisin sauce!
The two are combined to make one flavor-packed ingredient in this recipe: Hoisin Caramelized Onions. With Lee Kum Kee Hoisin Sauce acting as a savory and deep accent to the sweetness of the caramelized onions, the two combine to give extra richness to a holiday favorite.
Within the mac and cheese are cheeses that complement the hoisin caramelized onions naturally. Gruyere cheese provides a sharp nuttiness that counter balances some of the sweetness, while cheddar adds a tang and a little more savory flavor that connects the cheese sauce and caramelized onions together. This is recipe is great as a twist on a Friendsgiving or holiday favorite, especially when paired with Sriracha Chili Saucefor a kick of garlicky heat!
What You Will Need
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Hoisin Sauce
- Lee Kum Kee Sriracha Chili Sauce, for topping
Sauce Mix
- 8 oz. elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Made with
Lee Kum Kee products
How to make it
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Caramelize the Onions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and salt and cook for 8–10 minutes, until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for another 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Stir in Lee Kum Kee Hoisin Sauce and cook for 2 minutes. Set aside.
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Prepare the bechamel base for the cheese sauce: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and cook for 2–3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
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Stir in cheeses: Reduce heat to low and stir in gruyère, cheddar, and black pepper until smooth.
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Combine and assemble: Stir macaroni and most of the caramelized onions into the cheese sauce. Transfer to a baking dish and top with the remaining caramelized onions and panko breadcrumbs.
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Bake and Serve: Bake for 15–20 minutes, until golden and bubbling. Let cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle with Lee Kum Kee Sriracha Chili Sauce and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
For more holiday recipe ideas with a boost of Asian flavor, check out our recipes page!
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