Beer Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 package (16 oz) elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tbsp ground mustard
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp pepper
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
3/4 cup amber beer
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 cups (12 oz) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups (8 oz) shredded fontina cheese
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese, divided
2 tbsp minced chives
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions:

Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente.
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.
Reduce heat. Stir in 2 cups cheddar cheese, fontina cheese and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese until melted. Add chives.
Drain macaroni; stir into sauce. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and Parmesan cheeses.
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. Yield: 12 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1769.71 Kcal (7409 kJ)
Calories from fat	167.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.64g	29%
Cholesterol	62.07mg	21%
Sodium	1118.52mg	47%
Potassium	241.45mg	5%
Total Carbs	13.98g	5%
Sugars	2.83g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.17g	1%
Protein	16.52g	33%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	166.9mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	110.29 Kcal (462 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.16g	29%
Cholesterol	3.87mg	21%
Sodium	69.71mg	47%
Potassium	15.05mg	5%
Total Carbs	0.87g	5%
Sugars	0.18g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.01g	1%
Protein	1.03g	33%
Iron	0.1mg	5%
Calcium	10.4mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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