Beer Macaroni & Cheese
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.
YIELD: 12 servings.
Creamy with a hint of beer, this cheesy mac is one of our favorites for a big family dinner. —Lauren Petersen, Marysville, Washington
Ingredients
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1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
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1/4 cup butter
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon ground mustard
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1 teaspoon salt
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3/4 teaspoon pepper
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2-1/2 cups 2% milk
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3/4 cup amber beer
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1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
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3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
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2 cups shredded fontina cheese
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
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2 tablespoons minced chives
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5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Directions
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1.
Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente.
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2.
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the flour, mustard, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in the milk, beer and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
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3.
Reduce heat. Stir in 2 cups cheddar cheese, fontina cheese and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese until melted. Add chives.
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4.
Drain macaroni; stir into sauce. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and Parmesan cheeses.
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5.
Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and heated through. Top with crumbled bacon. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 420 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 641mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.
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