Beer Macaroni & Cheese

Name: Beer Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 177 milliliters amber beer; 57 grams butter; 2 Tbsps minced chives; 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 454 grams package elbow macaroni; 31 grams all-purpose flour; 227 grams cups shredded fontina cheese; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 Tbsp ground mustard; 60 milliliters heavy whipping cream; 590 milliliters 2% milk; 2 Tbsps grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 teaspoons pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 340 grams cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Beer Macaroni & Cheese might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 12 servings with 444 calories, 20g of protein, and 24g of fat each. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 35 minutes. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Father's Day. A mixture of garlic cloves, flour, chives, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. This recipe is typical of American cuisine. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Beer Bratwurst Macaroni and Cheese, Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Beer, and Beer Cheese Macaroni and Cheese.

Instructions

Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente.

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Macaroni

Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat.

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Butter

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Dutch Oven

Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the flour, mustard, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in the milk, beer and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

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Salt And Pepper

Mustard

Garlic

Cream

All Purpose Flour

Beer

Milk

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Whisk

Reduce heat. Stir in 2 cups cheddar cheese, fontina cheese and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese until melted.

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Parmesan

Cheddar Cheese

Fontina Cheese

Add chives.

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Chives

Drain macaroni; stir into sauce.

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Macaroni

Sauce

Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish.

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Baking Pan

Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and Parmesan cheeses.

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Parmesan

Cheddar Cheese

Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and heated through. Top with crumbled bacon.

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Real Bacon Pieces

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Oven

Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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Servings:

bacon strips, cooked and crumbled 454grams

package elbow macaroni 31grams

all-purpose flour 227grams

cups shredded fontina cheese 2

garlic cloves, minced 1Tbsp

ground mustard 60milliliters

heavy whipping cream 590milliliters

2% milk 2Tbsps

grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1teaspoons

pepper 1teaspoon

salt 340grams

cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Recommended wine: Lambrusco, Riesling, Chenin Blanc

Lambrusco, Riesling, and Chenin Blanc are my top picks for Macaroni and Cheese. With rich, cheesy mac & cheese you'll want to cleanse the palate with something crisp and acidic. We recommend Chenin Blanc, Riesling, or dry Lambrusco if you're in the mood for a red. The Taittinger Brut La Francaise with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 45 dollars per bottle.

Taittinger Brut La Francaise

This Champagne is a blend of some 30 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards, respectively 40% and 60% of the total, from several harvests of perfectly ripened grapes.