Beer Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Beer Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2- 1/2 cups Uncooked Whole Wheat Elbow Noodles; 2 Tablespoons Butter; 2 Tablespoons Flour; 8 ounces, fluid Milk; 8 ounces, fluid Beer (I Used An Amber Beer); 8 ounces, weight Freshly Grated Cheddar Cheese; 4 ounces, weight Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 whole Pinch Of Black Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; 1 whole Pinch Of Nutmeg; 1/2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs; 10 leaves Basil (large), Chopped For Garnish

Servings: persons

2- 1/2 cups Uncooked Whole Wheat Elbow Noodles
2 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons Flour
8 ounces, fluid Milk
8 ounces, fluid Beer (I Used An Amber Beer)
8 ounces, weight Freshly Grated Cheddar Cheese
4 ounces, weight Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 whole Pinch Of Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
1 whole Pinch Of Nutmeg
1/2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs
10 leaves Basil (large), Chopped For Garnish

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Prepare water for pasta and boil according to package directions, shaving 1-2 minutes off of the specified cooking time since pasta will continue to cook in the oven.
3
Heat a saucepan over medium high heat and add butter.
4
Once melted and sizzling, whisk in flour to create a roux and cook until bubbly and golden in color, about 2 minutes.
5
Add milk and beer into saucepan whisking constantly, then add cheeses and stir until melted.
6
Turn heat down to medium and continue to stir, cooking for 5-6 minutes while mixture thickens.
7
It will most likely NOT thicken like regular mac and cheese because of the beer, but you want it to thicken a little bit.
8
Stir in pepper, paprika and nutmeg.
9
Add noodles (once cooked and drained) to a casserole dish, then pour cheese mixture over top, mixing gently to combine.
10
Top with panko bread crumbs and an additional sprinkle of cheese if desired.
11
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
12
Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then top with fresh basil.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2- 1/2 cups Uncooked Whole Wheat Elbow Noodles, 2 Tablespoons Butter, 2 Tablespoons Flour, 8 ounces, fluid Milk, and more.

Yes, Beer Mac and Cheese falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beer Mac and Cheese

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