Beer Cheese Mac and Cheese

Beer Cheese Mac and Cheese

Beer Cheese Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces large macaroni noodles, (about 2 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 16 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375 F. Cook macaroni noodles according to package directions, until noodles are al dente. Meanwhile, heat butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and stir to combine; cook for one minute, letting bubbles form. Very, very slowly, add the milk, whisking constantly to incorporate it with the butter/flour mixture. This should take a couple of minutes. Add beer in just as slowly as you added the milk, stirring constantly. Add in Dijon, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper; stir to combine. Add in cheese and stir until melted. Combine macaroni noodles and cheese sauce; stir well to combine. Pour into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. In a small bowl, mix together butter and Panko bread crumbs; sprinkle over macaroni and cheese. Bake at 375 F for 20-25 minutes, until macaroni is bubbling and breadcrumbs are slightly golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
  2. Recipe by: greens & chocolate | http://www.greensnchocolate.com/
* Recipes created for given quantity. Changes to quantities are for planning purposes only and have not been tested.