Baked Mac 'N Cheese with Caramelized Onions and Duck Sausage - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Baked Mac 'N Cheese with Caramelized Onions and Duck Sausage is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound or 500 g rotini pasta
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 red onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- Pinch sea salt
- 1 cup cured duck sausage, diced
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup half-and-half
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup brie cheese, rind removed
- 1 cup grated 5-year old Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Friulano or Fontina cheese
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Pinch sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Parboil the rotini pasta in boiling salted water for 8 minutes, and strain. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add the sliced onions and a pinch of sea salt to the pan and saute for 8 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and saute for another 35 minutes, or until caramelized. Render the sausage in a dry pan over medium heat for 10 minutes, until crispy bits form. Add milk, half-and- half, caramelized onions, sea salt, and ground pepper and bring to a boil. The second the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, add the Cheddar cheese, Friulano cheese, and bay leaf and stir until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. In a bowl, mix the cooked rotini pasta with the cheese sauce and transfer into a baking dish. Top with the panko bread crumbs, drizzle with melted butter and broil for a few minutes, or until the panko is golden brown and the edges crisp up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Baked Mac 'N Cheese with Caramelized Onions and Duck Sausage recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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