IPA Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: IPA Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 3 cups heavy cream; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 2 fresh bay leaves; 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar; Hot sauce, such as Tapatio; Cracked black pepper; 3 cups elbow macaroni, cooked; 1 cup peas, cooked; 1/4 cup shredded braised ham hock; 1/4 cup West-Coast style IPA; Salt; 1 tablespoon chopped bacon; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

3 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 fresh bay leaves
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
Hot sauce, such as Tapatio
Cracked black pepper
3 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
1 cup peas, cooked
1/4 cup shredded braised ham hock
1/4 cup West-Coast style IPA
Salt
1 tablespoon chopped bacon
1/4 cup breadcrumbs

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
In a saucepan, add the cream, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, peppercorns and bay leaves.
3
Turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil.
4
Once a boil is reached, reduce the heat to medium and stir regularly to prevent burning and boil-over.
5
Once the cream is reduce by three-quarters, strain through a fine mesh strainer into another saucepan.
6
Return the pan with the strained cream to a medium flame and stir in the Cheddar.
7
Once the Cheddar is fully incorporated, add hot sauce and cracked black pepper to taste.
8
Add the macaroni, peas and ham hock to the pan and stir well.
9
Add the IPA and continue stirring until hot.
10
Add salt to taste and place in large ramekin.
11
Top with the chopped bacon and breadcrumbs.
12
Bake until the breadcrumbs become golden brown and crispy.

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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: 3 cups heavy cream, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, IPA Mac and 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.

IPA Mac and Cheese

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