Bacon & Beer Mac N Cheese

• Meat

  • 4 slices Bacon, cooked

• Pasta & Grains

  • 2 1/2 cups Elbow noodles

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika, smoked
  • 1 1/4 tsp Salt

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 8 oz Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 8 oz Milk
  • 4 oz Parmesan cheese, grated

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 8 oz Beer

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Description

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Prepare pasta according to directions on the box, minus 2 minutes of cooking time since pasta will continue to cook in the oven. Drain and set aside.
• Over medium high heat, melt butter in a saucepan. Once melted and sizzling, whisk in flour to create a roux. Cook until bubbly and golden in color, about 2 minutes.
• Add milk and beer into saucepan whisking constantly, then add cheeses and stir until melted. Turn heat down to medium and continue to stir, cooking for 5-6 minutes while mixture slightly thickens. Stir in 2 slices of the chopped bacon, pepper, paprika, salt and nutmeg.
• Add pasta to a casserole dish, then pour cheese mixture over the top, mixing gently to combine. Top with remaining bacon, panko bread crumbs and grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
• Remove from oven. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve immediately.