Beer & Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2
In large pot, cook and drain pasta according to package instructions; keep warm.
Step 3
In large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings in pan. Stir flour into drippings; cook 2 minutes on medium heat, stirring constantly. Whisk beer into flour mixture; cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in cream; cook until thickened, stirring often. Reduce heat to low; stir in cheese, dry mustard, pepper, and 1-1/2 teaspoons chives. Stir in cooked pasta and bacon. Spoon pasta mixture into 9 in. x 13 in. oblong pan.
Step 4
In medium bowl, stir together melted butter and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over pasta.
Step 5
Bake 18-22 minutes or until crumbs are lightly browned. Sprinkle with remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons chives.
Products
1 package (16 ounces) elbow pasta
10 slices bacon, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 bottle (12 ounces) lager-style beer
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 pound medium sharp cheddar cheese, (shredded)
1/4 teaspoon ground dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chives, minced and divided
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Products
large pot
Mesh strainer or colander
large skillet