Black and Tan Irish Mac and Cheddar Recipe

Name: Black and Tan Irish Mac and Cheddar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 24 ounces lager beer; 16 ounces rustic shaped pasta (Ziti); 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup half-and-half; 12 ounces evaporated milk; 5 tablespoons lightly salted quality Irish butter; 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground dry mustard; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1/3 cup stout beer; 3 ounces shredded smoked Gruyere; 8 ounces shredded Irish Cheddar; 1/2 cup bread crumbs, Japanese panko, or fresh country white; 1/2 cup crisp cooked apple wood or maple bacon crumbles; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves or several sage leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

6 cups water
24 ounces lager beer
16 ounces rustic shaped pasta (Ziti)
1 cup whole milk
1 cup half-and-half
12 ounces evaporated milk
5 tablespoons lightly salted quality Irish butter
2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/3 cup stout beer
3 ounces shredded smoked Gruyere
8 ounces shredded Irish Cheddar
1/2 cup bread crumbs, Japanese panko, or fresh country white
1/2 cup crisp cooked apple wood or maple bacon crumbles
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves or several sage leaves for garnish

1
Place water and lager beer into a 4 1/2 quart or larger saucepan over high heat and bring to boil, add pasta and cook until just al dente.
2
Drain and keep warm.
3
Meanwhile in 3 quart saucepan, over medium-high heat, bring the milk, half-and-half, and evaporated milk just to a boil, keep hot.
4
In a 4 quart saucepan, over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter and stir in flour until it begins to color slightly, whisk in hot milk, mustard, salt, cayenne, and stout, and bring to a strong simmer.
5
Reduce heat to low and stir in cheeses until melted.
6
Place pasta into serving dish and pour the cheese sauce over the pasta.
7
Place remaining butter in a large saute pan over medium heat and stir in bread crumbs, stir until golden brown, stir in bacon crumbles.
8
Spread mixture over top of macaroni.
9
Garnish with cilantro or sage leaves.

1107

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups water, 24 ounces lager beer, 16 ounces rustic shaped pasta (Ziti), 1 cup whole milk, and more.

Yes, Black and Tan Irish Mac and Cheddar 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.

Black and Tan Irish Mac and Cheddar

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