Anchor Steam Mac and Cheese
Beer and baked mac n' cheese are a match made in culinary heaven.
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- Yields:
- 8 serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 20 mins
- Cook Time:
- 25 mins
- Total Time:
- 45 mins
Ingredients
- 1
(16-oz.) package short pasta
- 1/4 c.
(1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1
shallot, chopped
- 1
garlic clove, chopped
- 1/4 c.
all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp.
cayenne pepper
- 1 c.
Anchor Steam beer
- 2 c.
half-and-half
- 2 tsp.
Dijon mustard
- 8 oz.
Havarti cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
- 8 oz.
extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups), divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Step 1Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
- Step 2 Preheat oven to 425°F. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic and cook until golden, 2 to 4 minutes. Whisk in flour and cayenne pepper and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beer and cook 1 minute. Whisk in half-and-half and mustard. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking occasionally, 5 minutes.
- Step 3 Remove from heat and whisk in Havarti and 1 cup of cheddar until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper. Fold in pasta. Transfer mixture to a 3-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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