Guinness Mac & Cheese with Irish Cheddar: Your Holiday Delight!
A rich and creamy mac and cheese dish infused with the deep flavors of Guinness and topped with Irish cheddar, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups Irish cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Guinness beer
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Gradually add the milk and Guinness, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shredded Irish cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni and mix well.
- If desired, transfer to a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese sauce.
- Feel free to substitute other types of cheese for a different flavor profile.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg