Description
This Irish Cheddar & Stout Mac and Cheese Bake takes comfort food to the next level. With its creamy texture, rich flavors from stout, and a crunchy topping, it’s an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser that’s 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
- In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
- Add garlic and breadcrumbs to the skillet.
- Stir frequently until the breadcrumbs are lightly toasted and fragrant.
- Remove from heat and add salt and pepper to taste along with the minced parsley. Set aside.
Notes
Feel free to use a different type of melting cheese if preferred.
Ensure to stir the mixture frequently to prevent the breadcrumbs from burning.
This dish is best served fresh, but leftovers can be reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg