Mac and Cheese and Beer Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 sourdough pretzels, crushed
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 (16 oz) package whole wheat elbow macaroni
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 tbsp butter
1 onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp dijon mustard
1 (12 fl oz) bottle beer
2 1/2 cups milk
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp ground red pepper
salt and pepper , to taste

Directions:

Combine the crushed pretzels and parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Set aside.
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
Place the bacon in a large, deep pot, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Place the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off the bacon fat, reserving 2 tablespoons of the fat.
Melt the butter in the saucepan with the reserved bacon fat over medium heat. Stir in the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the flour, and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 3 minutes. Gradually whisk the mustard, the beer, and finally the milk into the flour mixture; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture is thick and smooth, 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir in the cheese, bacon, red pepper, salt, and pepper. Turn off the heat, and stir in the cooked macaroni. Sprinkle with the pretzel and cheese mixture before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	226.28 Kcal (947 kJ)
Calories from fat	142.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.82g	24%
Cholesterol	43.7mg	15%
Sodium	352.12mg	15%
Potassium	195.92mg	4%
Total Carbs	9.73g	3%
Sugars	3.68g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.04g	4%
Protein	11.76g	24%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	24%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	286.5mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	136.19 Kcal (570 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.52g	24%
Cholesterol	26.31mg	15%
Sodium	211.94mg	15%
Potassium	117.92mg	4%
Total Carbs	5.86g	3%
Sugars	2.22g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.62g	4%
Protein	7.08g	24%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	24%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	172.4mg	29%

* 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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savory
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