BLACK AND TAN IRISH MAC AND CHEDDAR

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 cups water
24 ounces lager beer
16 ounces rustic shaped pasta (Ziti)
1 cup whole milk
1 cup half-and-half
12 ounces evaporated milk
5 tablespoons lightly salted quality Irish butter
2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/3 cup stout beer
3 ounces shredded smoked Gruyere
8 ounces shredded Irish Cheddar
1/2 cup bread crumbs, Japanese panko, or fresh country white
1/2 cup crisp cooked apple wood or maple bacon crumbles
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves or several sage leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Place water and lager beer into a 4 1/2 quart or larger saucepan over high heat and bring to boil, add pasta and cook until just al dente. Drain and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile in 3 quart saucepan, over medium-high heat, bring the milk, half-and-half, and evaporated milk just to a boil, keep hot. In a 4 quart saucepan, over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter and stir in flour until it begins to color slightly, whisk in hot milk, mustard, salt, cayenne, and stout, and bring to a strong simmer. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheeses until melted. Place pasta into serving dish and pour the cheese sauce over the pasta.
  • Place remaining butter in a large saute pan over medium heat and stir in bread crumbs, stir until golden brown, stir in bacon crumbles. Spread mixture over top of macaroni. Garnish with cilantro or sage leaves.

Sadika Tasnim
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I made this recipe with whole wheat pasta and low-fat cheddar cheese, and it was still delicious! I also added some chopped broccoli and carrots to make it a bit healthier.


Mehboob Abbasi
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This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy lunch. I usually make a batch on the weekend and then reheat it during the week. It's always a hit with my coworkers.


Hiwot Hana
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I made this recipe for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the rich and flavorful mac and cheese. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Lady babcock Peace and love
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This recipe has become a family favorite! My kids love the creamy cheese sauce, and I love the unique flavor of the Guinness beer. We make this at least once a month.


Sony Deuba
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This recipe is a good starting point, but I made a few tweaks to suit my taste. I used a combination of sharp cheddar and smoked Gouda cheese, and I added a bit of cayenne pepper for a little kick. It turned out great!


1x Bet
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I wasn't a big fan of this recipe. The Guinness beer flavor was too strong for my taste, and the mac and cheese was a bit too heavy. I think I'll stick to my regular mac and cheese recipe.


Jaco Bruwer
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I love cheese, and this recipe has plenty of it! The cheddar cheese sauce is rich and creamy, and the addition of Guinness beer gives it a nice tang. I would definitely make this again.


Bakang Ngakaemang
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This recipe was so quick and easy to make, and it turned out so delicious! I was worried that the Guinness beer would be overpowering, but it actually added a really nice flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Naim Matubber
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I've tried many mac and cheese recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The black and tan sauce is so flavorful and creamy, and the cheddar cheese gives it the perfect amount of sharpness. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Muhammad Safi
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This recipe was an absolute hit at my dinner party! The combination of sharp cheddar and Guinness beer created a rich and flavorful mac and cheese that everyone loved. I highly recommend trying this recipe if you're looking for a unique and delicious