Beer Mac And Cheese Recipe
This creamy Guinness Mac And Cheese with a crispy breadcrumb topping is the ultimate comfort food for St. Patrick's Day and beyond.
Ingredients
For the Crispy Breadcrumb Topping:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch cayenne
For the Mac and Cheese:
- 1 pound elbow noodles
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup Guinness stout beer
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Pinch cayenne
- Pinch nutmeg
- 12 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese shredded (preferably Irish cheddar)
- Finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Crispy Breadcrumb Topping: In small bowl, stir together panko, Parmesan, melted butter, thyme, pepper, salt, and cayenne. Set aside.
- Make the Mac and Cheese: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bring large pot of salted water to boil and cook noodles according to package instructions for al dente. Drain well (do not rinse).
- Meanwhile, melt butter in large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add flour and cook 1 minute, whisking constantly.
- While whisking, add milk in a steady stream, followed by beer.
- Add mustard, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne and nutmeg. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until thickened, whisking frequently (mixture needs to come to a low boil to thicken, so you can briefly increase the heat to medium-high, if needed, to bring it to a low boil).
- Reduce heat to low and add cheese. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth, stirring constantly.
- Remove cheese sauce from heat. Add cooked pasta to sauce and stir until well combined.
- Transfer mac and cheese to 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with breadcrumb topping.
- Transfer to oven and bake 30 to 35 minutes or until topping is golden brown and crisp and edges are bubbling. Let stand 5 minutes before serving, garnished with parsley if desired.
Calories: 640kcal, Carbohydrates: 59g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 34g, Saturated Fat: 20g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 94mg, Sodium: 815mg, Potassium: 339mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 1074IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 475mg, Iron: 2mg
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