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Guinness and Irish Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese
Flavorful stovetop macaroni and cheese made with Guinness stout, sharp Irish cheddar, and a touch of dijon mustard. Creamy and cheesy with a crunchy garlic breadcrumb topping. A grown up version of a classic!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 50 min⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Allison Mattina📖 celebratingsweets
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- skillet
- saucepan
- whisk
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
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Topping (if using):
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In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add garlic and breadcrumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until the breadcrumbs are lightly toasted and the mixture is fragrant. Remove from the heat, add salt and pepper to taste and minced parsley. Set aside.
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Macaroni and cheese:
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Boil elbow macaroni in well salted water and cook until just al dente. Before draining the pasta, reserve a cup of the pasta water and set it aside (see note). While the pasta is cooking, prepare the cheese sauce:
elbow macaroni1 pound
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In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sprinkle in flour. Whisk together for a minute. While whisking, pour in Guinness, milk, half and half, salt, pepper, and mustard. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking frequently, until it thickens slightly (several minutes).
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Add cream cheese and 2½ cups grated cheese and stir/whisk until completely smooth. Add drained, cooked pasta and stir to combine. Add remaining 1 cup grated cheddar and stir until melted (this will help achieve a stringy/cheese-pull texture). I like to let this mixture sit over low heat for a few minutes, stirring frequently, so that the pasta can soak up some of the cheese.
cream cheese (cut into pieces)2 ounces
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To serve: Transfer to a serving bowl or individual bowls and sprinkle the top with the reserved toasted breadcrumbs. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
calories
543 kcal
fat Content
26 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
4 g
sodium Content
591 mg
protein Content
22 g
cholesterol Content
80 mg
carbohydrate Content
50 g
saturated Fat Content
16 g
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