Description
This Irish Cheddar & Stout Mac and Cheese Bake is a comforting dish that combines creamy cheddar, stout beer, and roasted garlic for a hearty meal. Perfect for dinner and sure to delight everyone at the 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 the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes through until golden.
- Gradually whisk in the stout, followed by the milk and half and half. Keep cooking until the mixture thickens, stirring frequently.
- Add the salt, black pepper, dijon mustard, and cream cheese, mixing well until smooth.
- Fold in 2 cups of shredded cheddar until melted, then mix in the cooked macaroni until well coated.
- Transfer the macaroni mixture into a baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar.
- In a medium skillet, melt 1½ tablespoons of butter, add the minced garlic, and then add the panko breadcrumbs. Toast until golden brown, stirring regularly.
- Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs over the macaroni, followed by a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
Notes
Adjust the amount of stout based on your taste preference.
You can mix different types of cheese for a unique flavor.
Adding vegetables like peas or spinach can enhance the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg