Mac and beer cheese cups are an exquisite and flavorful dish that combines the richness of macaroni and cheese with the complexity of beer. These delectable cups are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering with friends or a fancy party. The creamy and cheesy filling is irresistibly smooth, while the crispy breadcrumb topping adds a delightful crunch. With a variety of possible ingredients and methods, there are endless possibilities for creating the perfect mac and beer cheese cups. Let's explore the world of these tantalizing treats and discover the best recipe for you to savor.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
BEER CHEESE AND MAC
Provided by Damaris Phillips
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta to al dente according the package direction.
- Combine the beer, half-and-half and cream cheese in a large saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, whisking, until the cream cheese is melted and well incorporated, about 5 minutes.
- Add the harissa and mustard powder to the saucepan. Season with salt and pepper and whisk to incorporate. Stir in the Cheddar and smoked gouda and cook, stirring, over low heat until all the cheese is melted.
- Add the pasta and toss to combine. Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish. Combine the super-aged gouda, breadcrumbs and oil in a small bowl and sprinkle over the top of the pasta. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.
MAC AND CHEESE AND BEER
Inspired by cheddar beer soup and mac and cheese. Use a beer that isn't too hoppy, and remember the quality of the beer influences the quality of the final dish.
Provided by Jan
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Noodle Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine the crushed pretzels and parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
- Place the bacon in a large, deep pot, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Place the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off the bacon fat, reserving 2 tablespoons of the fat.
- Melt the butter in the saucepan with the reserved bacon fat over medium heat. Stir in the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the flour, and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 3 minutes. Gradually whisk the mustard, the beer, and finally the milk into the flour mixture; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture is thick and smooth, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cheese, bacon, red pepper, salt, and pepper. Turn off the heat, and stir in the cooked macaroni. Sprinkle with the pretzel and cheese mixture before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 427.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
BEER MACARONI & CHEESE
Creamy with a hint of beer, this cheesy mac is one of our favorites for a big family dinner. -Lauren Petersen, Marysville, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente. , Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the flour, mustard, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in the milk, beer and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat. Stir in 2 cups cheddar cheese, fontina cheese and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese until melted. Add chives., Drain macaroni; stir into sauce. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and Parmesan cheeses., Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and heated through. Top with crumbled bacon. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
MAC AND BEER CHEESE CUPS
Beer and two kinds of cheese meet in these savory mac and cheese cupcakes. Garnish with beer brats or popcorn.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Place foil baking cup in each of 18 regular-size muffin cups. In small microwavable bowl, microwave 1 tablespoon of the butter uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in bread crumbs; set aside.
- Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in 4-quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring with whisk. While continuing to stir, add milk and beer. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened and smooth. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses, salt and pepper. Add cooked macaroni; stir well.
- Spoon about 1/4 cup macaroni into each cup. Top each with scant 1 tablespoon bread crumb mixture.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and topping is golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Garnish with bratwurst or popcorn.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
HASH BROWN MAC AND CHEESE CUPS
Have some shredded hash browns in the freezer? You could bake them and serve them with ketchup, or you could break out your muffin tin and turn them into something a little more creative: Crispy mac and cheese-stuffed hash brown cups. Crisp savory potatoes cradle mac and cheese that's topped off with buttery breadcrumbs.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 cups
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- Divide the hash browns between the muffin tin cups and firmly press into the base and up the sides of each to create a cup shape. Bake until golden around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the milk and whisk constantly until the milk thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the salt, cayenne and nutmeg. Slowly fold in the Gruyere and Cheddar and stir until the cheeses are melted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the macaroni.
- Divide the macaroni among the hash brown cups. Bake until the tops of the cups are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and combine with the breadcrumbs.
- Remove the mac and cheese from the oven, top with the breadcrumbs and bake until the breadcrumbs are golden brown, about 5 more minutes. Top with chives.
BEER MAC AND CHEESE
I had a beer and cheese dip at the Melting Pot last Christmas and it was amazing. So when I came across this recipe, I knew it would be a winner. This is one of my husbands favorite dishes.
Provided by Flautatime
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large pot, over medium-high heat, bring two quarts water and 1 teaspoon salt to a full rolling boil. Gradually add macaroni and boil approximately 10 minutes or until pasta reaches desired tenderness. Drain.
- Melt butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté shallots in butter and olive oil for approximately 2 minutes or until they begin to turn transparent. Add flour to the pan, stirring constantly until a smooth paste forms. Stirring constantly, gradually add milk and continue cooking until mixture is thick and bubbly (mixture should coat the back of a spoon). Add 8 ounces of cheese and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat and add beer, mustard, garlic powder, pepper and remaining salt. Stir well.
- Spray a 9" x 9" square glass pan with non-stick cooking spray. In the large pot, combine macaroni and cheese sauce and stir. Pour into 9" x 9" baking dish, cover with foil and place into preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove foil and continue cooking, uncovered for another 15 minutes.
- Remove macaroni and cheese from the oven. Allow to cool for approximately 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1140, Fat 65.3, SaturatedFat 37, Cholesterol 174, Sodium 2110.8, Carbohydrate 85.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 15.3, Protein 48.7
RACKHOUSE PUB'S BEER-BAKED MAC 'N' CHEESE
Just when you thought mac 'n' cheese couldn't get any better, the Rackhouse Pub in Denver decides to add beer to this quintessential comfort food. And it's magical. The recipe combines no less than five -- yes, five -- kinds of cheese in a rich base lightened with a cup of amber ale and then bakes it all under a crust of panko crumbs and Parmesan cheese to rich, crisp, golden perfection. The recipe was printed in the Los Angeles Times' Culinary SOS column.
Provided by blucoat
Categories Macaroni And Cheese
Time 1h25m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium, heavy-bottom pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to form a light roux. Slowly whisk in the beer and half and half.
- Add the Brie and cream cheese to the sauce, stirring until the cheeses are melted and incorporated. Stir in the Gorgonzola, cheddar and 1 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Stir in the pasta, taste and adjust the seasonings as desired with salt and pepper (some of the cheese will be salty and the mixture may need only a little salt, if any).
- Pour the mixture into a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Top the mixture by sprinkling over the remaining Parmesan cheese and panko crumbs. Place the dish in the oven and bake until the sauce is bubbly and the toppings are crisp and golden, about 1 hour. Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.3, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 89.6, Sodium 589.4, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 14.9
MAC AND CHEESE CUPS
I started making these for a close friend's daughter when she started eating solid food. She loves mac and cheese and could hold these in her tiny hands to feed herself. Now the adults like them more than the kids! They're always requested at potlucks. -Karen Lambert, Weaverville, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in cheese and butter until melted., In another bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, sour cream, salt and pepper until blended. Add to macaroni mixture; stir until well blended. Spoon macaroni into 24 well-greased muffin cups. Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
MACARONI & CHEESE CUPS
If you've got a package of KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, an egg and a muffin tin, you've got what it takes to make these awesome mac and cheese cups!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield Makes 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400ºF.
- Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Add egg; mix well.
- Spoon into 12 paper-lined muffin cups.
- Bake 15 min. Let stand 5 min. before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g
DOWN-HOME MAC & CHEESE CUPS
Just when you think mac and cheese can't be beat, it beats itself-when it's baked in foil-lined muffin cups and sprinkled with even more cheese.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350ºF.
- Melt 3 Tbsp. butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 2 min., stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Add VELVEETA; cook 3 min. or until completely melted, stirring frequently. Stir in macaroni.
- Spoon into 8 foil-lined muffin cups; sprinkle with cheddar. Melt remaining butter; toss with cracker crumbs. Sprinkle over cheddar.
- Bake 20 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, TransFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 970 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 22 g
MAC AND CHEESE PIZZA CUPS
These delicious, cheesy individual macaroni and cheese cups are topped with pepperoni pizza toppings, combining two favorites in a dinner mash-up sure to be an all-family hit. Serve with a green side salad and a side of fresh fruit for a complete dinner.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Place Reynolds™ Baking Cups in 12 regular-size muffin pan; spray with cooking spray.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, stir hot water and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box) until dissolved; stir in milk and uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper box), and heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and liquid is thickened. Remove from heat; stir in Cheddar cheese.
- Divide pasta mixture evenly among muffin cups. Add 2 teaspoons pizza sauce and 2 teaspoons mozzarella cheese on top of pasta mixture in each muffin cup; top each with 5 slices pepperoni.
- Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Pizza Cup, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use a good quality beer for the best flavor. A light beer will work best, as it won't overpower the other flavors in the dish.
- Don't overcook the macaroni. It should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Use a sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor. A mild cheddar will also work, but it won't be as flavorful.
- Add a little bit of spice to the dish, such as cayenne pepper or paprika, to give it a kick.
- Serve the mac and beer cheese cups immediately, while they're still hot and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Mac and beer cheese cups are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're always a hit with kids and adults alike. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that everyone will love.
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