BEER AND BACON MACARONI AND CHEESE

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We put a creative spin on classic mac and cheese by adding our favorite beer and bacon. Six tests later, we are happy. -Cindy Worth, Lapwai, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
6 bacon strips, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-3/4 cups 2% milk
2/3 cup brown ale or chicken broth
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Additional green onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente; drain. , Meanwhile, in a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels. In the same pan, add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in milk and beer. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Stir in cheeses until blended. Add macaroni, green onions, salt, pepper and half the bacon; stir to combine. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining bacon and additional green onions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Notun kicur Ashay
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This was a great recipe! I will definitely be making it again.


Mamun Hosen
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I added some chopped green peppers and onions to the macaroni and cheese. It gave the dish a nice crunch.


Beatrice Gonzalez
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I didn't have any beer on hand, so I used chicken broth instead. It turned out great!


Hamid Rasouli
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less bacon next time.


vvladut
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my macaroni and cheese turned out watery. I think I may have added too much milk.


Esethu Mayatula
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This was a great recipe. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Hamzat Fathiu
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I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Desmond Gordon
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This was a delicious and satisfying dish. The beer and bacon added a unique flavor that I really enjoyed.


Earl Wheeler
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my go-to macaroni and cheese recipe.


Felipe Gonzales
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ayemohba Idemoh
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I added some shredded cheddar cheese to the top of the macaroni and cheese before baking it. It gave the dish a nice golden brown crust.


Yiga Julius
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I used a different type of beer than the recipe called for, and it turned out great. This recipe is very versatile.


New Gamer!!
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This was a really easy recipe to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Musafir Jind
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Tsholofelo Senokwane
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This was the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had. It was so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added the perfect amount of smokiness.


grantconcept solutions
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe was really good. The beer and bacon added a nice twist to the classic dish.


BLACK J2K
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor.