Healthier Mac and Cheese with Caramelized Onions and Broccoli

INGREDIENTS

medium onions

2 tsp

olive oil

salt

1 tsp

water, to deglaze the pan

2 qt

water

1 tbsp

kosher salt, for the pasta water

and 1/2 cups macaroni shells (I used the small ones)

heads fresh broccoli, stemmed and cut into similar sized florets

4 tbsp

butter

3 tbsp

olive oil

1/2 cup

whole wheat flour

1/2 tsp

kosher salt, or more to taste

pepper

1/4 tsp

garlic powder

2 tsp

Dijon mustard

3 dashes

hot sauce (I used Tobasco)

and 1/2 cups Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk (Original)

2 cups

PACKED white cheddar cheese, shredded

2 tbsp

heavy cream