French Onion Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1/2 a baguette cut into 1/2 inch slices ((12 slices total))
• 4 cloves garlic (, peeled and left whole)
• 1 pound dry jumbo elbow macaroni
• 5 tablespoons salted butter (, divided + extra for greasing your casserole dish)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups sweet onions (, julienned)
• 2 teaspoons salt (, divided)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 can (12 ounce) evaporated milk
• 2 & 1/2 cups whole milk (, room temperature)
• 7 ounce Gruyère cheese (, shredded (about 2 cups))
• 7 ounce high quality aged cheddar cheese (, shredded (about 2 cups)*)
• 1/4 cup crispy fried onions

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