Beer Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Name: Beer Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni; 1/4 cup butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon ground mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 2-1/2 cups 2% milk; 3/4 cup amber beer; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 2 cups shredded fontina cheese; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons minced chives; 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Servings: persons

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
3/4 cup amber beer
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups shredded fontina cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons minced chives
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

1
Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente.
2
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. 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.
3
Reduce heat. Stir in 2 cups cheddar cheese, fontina cheese and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese until melted. Add chives.
4
Drain macaroni; stir into sauce. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and Parmesan cheeses.
5
Bake, uncovered, at 400u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and heated through. Top with crumbled bacon. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

1565

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni, 1/4 cup butter, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Beer Macaroni & Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Beer Macaroni & Cheese

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