Description
A comforting and creamy mac and cheese recipe infused with the rich flavor of Guinness stout, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 2 cups sharp Irish cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Pour in the Guinness stout and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the milk and dijon mustard, whisking until heated through but not boiling.
- Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix gently to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to customize with ingredients like bacon bits or sautéed vegetables for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, comfort food, Guinness, stovetop, cheese