Best 2 Pbr Mac Cheese Recipes

Panera Mac & Cheese image

Provided by Chef Shelby

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package small shell pasta
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk (I used 1% milk)
6 slices American cheese, chopped (I used Land O Lakes white, presliced from the deli)
1 cup extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded (I used an 8 oz block of Cabot Vermont extra sharp and cut into small pieces for better melting)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (I used a store brand-start with half the amount and taste as you go)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (optional-I do not recommend using it. If you add too much then all you taste is the hot sauce)
paprika (optional-I use smoked paprika)

Steps:

Prepare pasta according to package directions.
Melt butter in a Dutch oven over low heat. (I just used a regular pan) Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute, whisking constantly.
Gradually whisk in milk, cook over medium heat, whisking until mixture thickens and is bubbly. Remove from heat.
Add cheeses, mustard, salt, and hot sauce, stirring until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
Stir in pasta and cook over medium heat, 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Serve immediately.

Pbr Mac & Cheese image

Provided by mallory.gillikin

Time 35m

Yield 1 pan, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ziti pasta
8 ounces beer
1/4 cup butter
2 sweet onions, chopped
6 ounces fresh chives
1 tablespoon minced garlic clove
8 ounces cream cheese
4 ounces smoked salmon
8 ounces lox, chopped into small pieces
1/2 cup milk
16 ounces shredded white cheese
1/4 cup flour
1 pinch salt (to season)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Boil pasta until al dente, strain and put aside.
In large saucepan, bring can of PBR and 1/2 stick of butter to a boil.
Add chopped onions and chives and let boil until onions are cooked. Add salt to taste.
Lower heat and stir in bag of shredded cheese, package of cream cheese, 1/2 cup milk and 1/4 of flour.
Stir until all is incorporated - if sauce is too thin, add more flour and if too thick, add more milk.
Add canned salmon and lox.
Pour sauce mixture over ziti into greased pan.
Top with more cheese and chives.
Bake in oven at 350 degrees until cheese melts, about 15 minutes.