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Beer Mac and Cheese

Beer Cheese Mac and Cheese

Easy beer cheese macaroni and cheese makes a delicious meal or side dish.
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Author: Seasoned Sprinkles

Ingredients

  • 1 pound noodles
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs

For the beer cheese

  • 2 cups beer*
  • 2.5 cups cheddar cheese
  • 2.5 cups Mexican cheese blend
  • ½ cup Parm cheese
  • 8 garlic cloves crushed
  • 4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Boil water and cook noodles according to directions on box.
  • In a large cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and cook for about 1 - 2 minutes until it is fragrant
  • Add 2 cups of beer, stir, and cook down for 2 - 3 minutes
  • Slowly add in all cheese, mix in entirely before adding more
  • Drain pasta and add noodles to pan, mixing in as added.
  • Sprinkle some additional cheddar and parm cheese on top of noodles. Add dusting of bread crumbs.
  • Set oven to broil and broil for approximately 1 minute or until it is starting to crisp up.

Notes

* We used Guinness this time but have made beer cheese with other beers as well. Use whatever you like.

Nutrition

Serving: 6-8 servings
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