Description
This Irish Cheddar & Stout Mac and Cheese Bake combines rich creamy flavors with savory stout, making it a delightful comfort food perfect for quick dinners or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- â…” cup guinness or other stout
- 1 ½ cups 2% milk
- ½ cup half and half
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces
- 3 ½ cups shredded cheddar (or another good melting cheese), divided
- 1½ tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- salt/pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat and stir in the flour to make a roux, cooking for a few minutes until golden brown.
- Gradually whisk in the stout, milk, and half and half until smooth. Cook until the mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
- Stir in salt, pepper, dijon mustard, and cream cheese until well combined. Remove from heat and add in the shredded cheddar, mixing until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce, stirring well to coat.
- In a skillet, melt additional butter, then stir in the garlic and panko breadcrumbs, cooking until golden and fragrant. Set aside.
- Transfer the macaroni and cheese to a baking dish, topping it with the breadcrumb mixture and any extra cheese if desired.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using a sharp Irish cheddar.
Feel free to substitute the stout with another beer if preferred, but stout complements the flavors best.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg