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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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You may think it sounds strange to add beer to macaroni and cheese but I promise you this version is simply amazing. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups large macaroni |
2 teaspoons salt, divided |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 tablespoon light flavor olive oil |
1 large shallot, finely minced |
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
2 cups whole milk |
4 ounces tillamook sharp cheddar cheese, shredded |
4 ounces smoked gouda cheese, shredded |
2 ounces velveeta cheese |
1/2 cup dark beer |
6 slices precooked bacon, sliced into 1-inch pieces |
2 teaspoons full strength prepared stone ground mustard |
1 teaspoon garlic powder |
1 teaspoon nutmeg |
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground |
1 dash hot sauce |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large pot, over medium-high heat, bring two quarts water and 1 teaspoon salt to a full rolling boil. Gradually add macaroni and boil approximately 15 minutes or until pasta reaches desired tenderness. Drain.
3. Melt butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté shallots in butter and olive oil for approximately 2 minutes or until they begin to turn transparent. Add flour to the pan, stirring constantly until a smooth paste forms. Stirring constantly, gradually add milk and continue cooking until mixture is thick and bubbly (mixture should coat the back of a spoon). Add 6 ounces of the cheese and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat and add beer, bacon, mustard, garlic powder, pepper and remaining salt. Stir well.
4. Spray a 9” x 9 square glass pan with non-stick cooking spray. In the large pot, combine macaroni and cheese sauce and stir. Pour into 9” x 9 baking dish, cover with foil and place into preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove foil and sprinkle the remaining 2 ounces of the shredded cheese and continue cooking, uncovered for another 15 minutes.
5. Remove macaroni and cheese from the oven. Allow to cool for approximately 5 minutes before serving.
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