Lager Mac and Cheese
Creamy cheesy beer cheese sauce covered pasta for the ultimate comfort food.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup lager or beer
- 10 oz elbow macaroni
- 8 oz cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
- 4 oz fontina cheese shredded
- 2 cloves of garlic
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large pot over low heat, melt two tablespoons of butter.
- Add the milk and the lager to the pot and bring to a steady simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally until almost done per package instructions.
- Add the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and fontina cheese and continue cooking until the cheeses are completely melted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and transfer the macaroni mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, melt the remaining two tablespoons of butter in the microwave.
- Add the breadcrumbs, garlic, and parmesan cheese to melted butter and mix well.
- Spread the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the macaroni in the casserole dish.
- Bake at 400°F for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving!
- Enjoy!
NUTRITION
Serving: 1g | Calories: 662kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 997mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g
Notes
Lager has a strong beer flavor but feel free to substitute a pale ale or wheat beer if you prefer. Remember to always use a beer or lager that you like to drink as the sauce will carry the flavor the beer or lager used.
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