Irish Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Irish Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 pound Macaroni Noodles; 4 tablespoons Butter - unsalted; 4 tablespoons Flour; 6 ounces Irish Beer (Harpoon Craic); 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard; 2 cups Whole Milk; 1/4 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Pepper; 7 ounces Irish Cheddar Cheese (Kerrygold Dubliner); 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese (3 cups total cheese); Cooked and Chopped Bacon; Chives; Parsley

Servings: persons

1 pound Macaroni Noodles
4 tablespoons Butter - unsalted
4 tablespoons Flour
6 ounces Irish Beer (Harpoon Craic)
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
2 cups Whole Milk
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
7 ounces Irish Cheddar Cheese (Kerrygold Dubliner)
1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese (3 cups total cheese)
Cooked and Chopped Bacon
Chives
Parsley

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["Cook your pasta noodles in salty boiling water until al dente (see package for instructions).
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Preheat your oven to 350F", "In a large pot, melt the butter and add in the flour to create a roux. The consistency should be like loose wet sand.
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Cook for about 2-3 minutes occasionally stirring to prevent the flour from turning brown.", "Add in your 6oz of beer and your dijon mustard. Whisk until combined. Cook for another 2-3 until the mixture is thick, whisking occasionally.", "Add in milk, salt and pepper. Whisk until combined. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.", "Take off the heat. Add in your cheeses, keep about a 1/2 cup of cheese for the topping. Stir the mixture until the cheese is melted and evenly combined.", "Stir in your cooked pasta until combined.", "Butter your 9x13 casserole dish - bottom and sides. Pour your macaroni and cheese into the dish. Try to spread it out as evenly as possible.", "Top with the remainder of your shredded cheese. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.", "Let it cool for about 5-10 minutes.", "Garnish with bacon, chives, or parsley. Enjoy!"]

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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: 1 pound Macaroni Noodles, 4 tablespoons Butter - unsalted, 4 tablespoons Flour, 6 ounces Irish Beer (Harpoon Craic), and more.

Yes, Irish Mac & 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.

Irish Mac & Cheese

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