Beer Mac n Cheese Recipe

Name: Beer Mac n Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2- 1/2 cups Uncooked Small Pasta (we Used Orecchiette); 2 Tablespoons Butter; 2 Tablespoons Flour; 8 ounces, fluid Milk; 8 ounces, fluid Beer, We Used An Amber Beer; 4 ounces, weight Gouda, Grated; 8 ounces, weight Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Grated; 1 pinch Black Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Paprika; 1 pinch Nutmeg; 1/2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs; 1/2 cups Romano Cheese, Grated; 1 leaf Chopped Parsley For Garnish

Servings: persons

2- 1/2 cups Uncooked Small Pasta (we Used Orecchiette)
2 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons Flour
8 ounces, fluid Milk
8 ounces, fluid Beer, We Used An Amber Beer
4 ounces, weight Gouda, Grated
8 ounces, weight Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Grated
1 pinch Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Paprika
1 pinch Nutmeg
1/2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs
1/2 cups Romano Cheese, Grated
1 leaf Chopped Parsley For Garnish

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

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2- 1/2 cups Uncooked Small Pasta (we Used Orecchiette), 2 Tablespoons Butter, 2 Tablespoons Flour, 8 ounces, fluid Milk, and more.

Yes, Beer Mac n Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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 n Cheese

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