Jim's Beer Mac and Cheese Gratin Recipe

Name: Jim's Beer Mac and Cheese Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound penne pasta; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 cups beer (such as Goose Island Honkers Ale); 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated; 1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, grated; 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

Servings: persons

1/2 pound penne pasta
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups beer (such as Goose Island Honkers Ale)
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, grated
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Butter a baking dish.
3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
4
Drain and transfer to a bowl.
5
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
6
Whisk flour into melted butter until a thick paste (roux) forms, about 2 minutes.
7
Add nutmeg; cook and stir until incorporated, about 1 minute.
8
Gradually pour beer and milk into roux, whisking constantly until smooth; bring to a boil.
9
Reduce heat to medium low and simmer sauce for 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
10
Remove skillet from heat; stir 2/3 of the Cheddar cheese and 2/3 of the Gruyere cheese into the sauce until melted.
11
Pour sauce over pasta and stir to coat; spoon into the prepared baking dish.
12
Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese and Gruyere cheese over pasta mixture; top with bread crumbs.
13
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and cheese is melted, about 40 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound penne pasta, 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Jim's Beer Mac and Cheese Gratin 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.

Jim's Beer Mac and Cheese Gratin

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