Description
This Irish Cheddar & Stout Mac and Cheese Bake combines rich flavors of stout and creamy cheddar, making it the perfect comfort food for any quick dinner. Easy to prepare, it’s a delightful dish that brings warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ⅔ 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, divided
- 1½ tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- salt/pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the panko breadcrumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until they are lightly toasted. Season with salt and pepper and mix in the chopped parsley before removing from heat. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, and cook for about 2 minutes to create a roux, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the stout, followed by the milk and half and half until smooth. Continue cooking until slightly thickened.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and dijon mustard. Stir in the cream cheese until melted, then fold in 2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and combined.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese mixture. Spread the mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheddar on top.
- Scatter the toasted breadcrumb mixture evenly over the cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, feel free to experiment with different types of stout or cheeses.
Make sure to check the macaroni for doneness before mixing it with the cheese sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg