About this dish
The Caramelized Onion Mac & Cheese sits in the Sides section of the Fogo de Chao menu. Cavatappi tossed with three-cheese sauce and caramelized onions.
At $6.49, this dish lands above the sides average across the chains MenuDive tracks. For most diners, the plate is sized to be eaten as a single entree, though many of the heavier appetizers and shareables are designed to feed two.
Fogo de Chao is a brazilian steakhouse chain founded in 1979 and currently operates more than 75 worldwide. The kitchen runs on Mon-Thu 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM, Fri 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM, Sat 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Sun 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM, though specific hours can vary by store.
Nutrition snapshot
Per serving as listed on the chain's printed menu reference. Sodium and fat content are typical of casual-dining chain pricing — if you are watching either, look for the SkinnyLicious-style or under-600-calorie tagged dishes on the parent restaurant page.
How it fits the rest of the menu
If you are building a meal around this dish at Fogo de Chao, pair it with a starter from the appetizer section and finish with one of the desserts the chain is known for. The full Fogo de Chao menu includes side options that can balance the plate — lighter sides like steamed vegetables or a side salad will offset a calorie-dense entree, while loaded sides typically push the meal over the 1500-calorie line.
For diners comparing across chains, the Sides category page shows how this dish stacks up against direct competitors on price and calories.
Related items at Fogo de Chao
- Loaded Baked Potato — $5.49, 460 cal