GuinnessCheddarMacCheese < GuthrieFamily

Tags: view all tags
---++ Guinness & Cheddar Mac & Cheese
---+++ INGREDIENTS
---++++ Topping
   * 1 Tbsp butter
   * 2 tsp garlic
   * 1/2 c panko
   * 1/2 tsp parsley flakes
---++++ Mac & Cheese
   * 1 lb macaroni
   * 2 Tbsp butter
   * 2 Tbsp flour
   * 2/3 c Guinness
   * 1.5 c milk
   * 1/2 c half-and-half
   * 1/2 tsp salt
   * 1/4 tsp pepper
   * 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
   * 2 oz cream cheese, cut into pieces
   * 3.5 c grated sharp cheddar ( 14 oz )
---+++ PREPARATION
---++++ Topping
   1. In medium skillet on medium-low, melt butter.
   1. Add garlic, panko, and parsley flakes.
   1. Cook until the panko is lightly toasted and mixture is fragrant.
   1. Remove from heat; add salt and pepper to taste.  Set aside.
---+++ Mac & Cheese
   1. Cook macaroni till just al dente. Reserve a cup of cooking water and drain.
   1. In red & white pot, melt butter on medium.  Sprinkle in flour.
   1. Whisk for one minute.
   1. While whisking, pour in Guinness, milk, half-and-half, salt, pepper, and mustard.
   1. Bring to a simmer and cook until it thickens slightly, whisking frequently.
   1. Add cream cheese and 2.5 cups of cheddar, stir/whisk until completely smooth.
   1. Add pasta and stir to combine.
   1. Add remaining cheese and stir to melt.  
   1. Sprinkle each serving with topping.

( celebratingsweets.com )

-- %USERSIG{JMagGuthrie - 2016-03-28}%
Topic revision: r1 - 2016-03-28 - JMagGuthrie