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beer maccaroni and cheese

Recipe by
Cyndi Phillips
Salina, OK

Creamy with a hint of beer, this macaroni is one our favorite for a big family dinner.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For beer maccaroni and cheese

  • 16 oz
    elbow macaroni, cooked
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    ground mustard
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 2 1/2 c
    milk 2%
  • 3/4 c
    amber beer
  • 1/4 c
    heavy cream
  • 3 c
    chedder cheese, shredded
  • 2 c
    fontina cheese, shredded
  • 2 Tbsp
    parmesan cheese, divided
  • 2 Tbsp
    chives,minced
  • 5 slice
    bacon, cooked and crumbled

How To Make beer maccaroni and cheese

  • 1
    Cook macaroni according to package.
  • 2
    In a dutch oven, heat butter. Add garlic; cook and stir for one minute. Stir in flour, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in the milk, beer, and cream. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • 3
    Reduce heat. Stir in 2 cups cheddar cheese, fontina cheese and 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese until melted. Add chives.
  • 4
    Drain macaroni; stir into sauce. Transfer to a greased 3 qt baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and parmesan cheese.
  • 5
    Bake, uncovered, at 400 for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and heated through. Top with crumbled bacon. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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