irish mac & cheese

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53 Pinches
Grand Haven, MI
Updated on Dec 17, 2012

My friend gave me this recipe, and I made it for my husband, who absolutely fell in love with it!

prep time
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons butter, cold
  • 2 teaspoons shallots, chopped
  • 3/4 cup guinness stout
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup swiss cheese, kerry gold, grated
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, kerry gold vintage, grated
  • 1/2 cup dubliner cheese, kerry gold, grated
  • 3 1/2 cups elbow pasta, cooked & cooled
  • 3/4 cup plain bread crumbs

How To Make irish mac & cheese

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Step 2
    Cook pasta according to its directions. Cool pasta and set aside for later.
  • Step 3
    In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tsp. butter. Add the shallots and cook until soft, but not browned, about three minutes.
  • Step 4
    Add Guinness and cook until reduced by half, about five minutes. Then add the cream and cook until reduced by half, about five minutes more. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Step 5
    Seperately, melt remaining 2 tsp. of butter.
  • Step 6
    In a bowl, combine cooked pasta, cheese and cream mixture.
  • Step 7
    Pour into prepared pan and top with bread crumbs and spoon melted butter over the top.
  • Step 8
    Bake for 30 minutes until bread crumbs are lightly browned and sauce is bubbling.

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Category: Pasta
Keyword: #Irish
Keyword: #mac cheese
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Bake
Culture: Irish

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