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Beer & Bacon Mac & Cheese

Here's how you make Beer & Bacon Mac & Cheese
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 40m
  • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 180 grams dry macaroni (uncooked, 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large shallot (finely minced)
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded, sharp cheese)
  • 1/2 cup beer (dark)
  • 6 ounces sliced bacon (6 slices cooked chopped into 1 inch pieces)
  • 2 teaspoons mustard (dark)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat over to 350 degrees. Cook macaroni as directed on box, then drain.

  • Step 2: Melt butter and olive oil in saucepan over medium heat. Saute shallot about 2 minutes. Add flour and stir constantly until it makes a smooth paste.

  • Step 3: Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and bubbly. Add 6 ounces of the cheese and stir until melted.

  • Step 4: Remove from heat and add beer, bacon, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir well.

  • Step 5: Spray a 9x9 inch square glass baking pan with non-stick spray. In a large pot, combine macaroni and cheese sauce and stir. Pour into baking dish, cover with foil and bake 15 minutes.

  • Step 6: Sprinkle with remaining 2 ounces shredded cheese on top and continue baking, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Bake until golden brown and bubbly.

  • Step 7: Let cool 5 minutes before serving.


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