Beer and Mushroom Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese is a popular comfort food in America and has been enjoyed for centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, is credited with introducing macaroni and cheese to America after tasting it in Europe.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Beer and Mushroom Mac and Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 2080

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Macaroni
• 50 gram Butter
• 50 gram All-purpose flour
• 500 milliliter Milk
• 200 gram Cheddar cheese, grated
• 200 gram Mushrooms, sliced
• 100 milliliter Beer
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 50 gram Panko breadcrumbs
• 50 gram Parmesan cheese, grated
• 10 gram Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until softened.
3. Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir well to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens.
5. Stir in the cheddar cheese, beer, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
6. Add the cooked macaroni to the sauce and stir until well coated.
7. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
8. Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a baking dish.
9. In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the mac and cheese.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
11. Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
12. Enjoy your delicious Beer and Mushroom Mac and Cheese!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 520kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 49g17%

Sugars 4g

Protein 22g44%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.