Description
This Irish Cheddar & Stout Mac and Cheese Bake is a comforting dish that combines the rich taste of stout and creamy cheddar. Perfect for a satisfying meal, this recipe features simple prep and delightful ingredients that make it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings.
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 (or another good melting cheese), divided
- 1½ tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- salt/pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Boil the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Slowly pour in the guinness while whisking to avoid lumps. Then, add the milk and half and half, continuing to whisk until smooth and thickened.
- Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and dijon mustard. Stir in the cream cheese until melted.
- Gradually add 2 cups of the shredded cheddar and mix until the cheese is fully melted and creamy.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce, mixing well to coat all the pasta.
- In a separate skillet, melt the additional 1½ tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and panko breadcrumbs, cooking until golden brown. Stir in minced parsley and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and the toasted breadcrumb mixture.
- 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 extra creaminess, consider using a mix of cheeses alongside cheddar.
Feel free to adjust the amount of stout based on personal taste.
This dish can be prepared in advance and baked when needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg