DRUNK MAC AND CHEESE

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You may think it sounds strange to add beer to macaroni and cheese but I promise you this version is simply amazing.

Provided by ScottySauce

Categories Penne

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups large macaroni
2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon light flavor olive oil
1 large shallot, finely minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
4 ounces tillamook sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces smoked gouda cheese, shredded
2 ounces Velveeta cheese
1/2 cup dark beer
6 slices precooked bacon, sliced into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons full strength prepared stone ground mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 dash hot sauce

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 15 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 6 ounces of the cheese and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat and add beer, bacon, 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 sprinkle the remaining 2 ounces of the shredded cheese 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 329.9, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 54.5, Sodium 1009.2, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.7, Protein 14

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