Description
This Irish Cheddar & Stout Mac and Cheese Bake combines rich flavors of stout and cheese for a comforting, homemade meal that’s easy to prepare. Perfect for any occasion!
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
- Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add garlic and panko breadcrumbs and cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted and fragrant.
- Remove from heat and season with salt, pepper, and minced parsley. Set aside.
Notes
Using a good melting cheese like Irish Cheddar enhances the flavor.
Feel free to add cooked vegetables or proteins for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg