Rackhouse Pub’s Beer-Baked Mac ‘n’ Cheese

Mac ‘n’ cheese is a popular comfort food dish that originated in the United States. It is a classic combination of macaroni pasta and cheese sauce, often baked to create a crispy and gooey texture.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Rackhouse Pub’s Beer-Baked Mac ‘n’ Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Elbow macaroni
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 4 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 2 cup Milk
• 1 cup Beer
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Gouda cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk and beer until smooth. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, gouda cheese, parmesan cheese, dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and black pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
5. Drain the cooked macaroni and add it to the cheese sauce. Stir until the macaroni is well coated.
6. Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the macaroni and cheese is bubbly.
8. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 20g40%

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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.