RACKHOUSE PUB'S BEER-BAKED MAC 'N' CHEESE

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Just when you thought mac 'n' cheese couldn't get any better, the Rackhouse Pub in Denver decides to add beer to this quintessential comfort food. And it's magical. The recipe combines no less than five -- yes, five -- kinds of cheese in a rich base lightened with a cup of amber ale and then bakes it all under a crust of panko crumbs and Parmesan cheese to rich, crisp, golden perfection. The recipe was printed in the Los Angeles Times' Culinary SOS column.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Macaroni And Cheese

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter (2 sticks)
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup amber beer
2 cups half-and-half
1/2 lb brie cheese
16 ounces cream cheese (2 packages)
1 1/2 cups crumbled gorgonzola
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta, cooked and drained
salt and pepper
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • In a medium, heavy-bottom pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to form a light roux. Slowly whisk in the beer and half and half.
  • Add the Brie and cream cheese to the sauce, stirring until the cheeses are melted and incorporated. Stir in the Gorgonzola, cheddar and 1 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Stir in the pasta, taste and adjust the seasonings as desired with salt and pepper (some of the cheese will be salty and the mixture may need only a little salt, if any).
  • Pour the mixture into a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Top the mixture by sprinkling over the remaining Parmesan cheese and panko crumbs. Place the dish in the oven and bake until the sauce is bubbly and the toppings are crisp and golden, about 1 hour. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.3, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 89.6, Sodium 589.4, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 14.9

dulcy mabuye
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This mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and delicious.


Mase Cruz
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


adn268
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This mac and cheese is a great way to use up leftover beer. It's also a really easy recipe to make.


Ruwayda Benjamin
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I've tried this recipe several times and it's always come out perfect. I highly recommend it!


Khalil Gujjar nafrian
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my mac and cheese turned out really watery.


Quentin Victoria
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This mac and cheese was a disaster! It was dry and tasteless.


Spicy sugarlovett
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Larry Provins
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This mac and cheese was a little too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Rehman Waraich
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Zana_SaidSadqi
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This mac and cheese is so cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


KellyAnn Manna Gerace
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and tasted delicious.


Agaba Henrick
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had. The beer adds a really nice flavor and the breadcrumb topping is amazing.


V- TV
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's cheesy, gooey, and has just the right amount of beer flavor.


Shana Irani (Darshana)
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This mac and cheese was a hit at my dinner party! It had the perfect balance of cheese and beer flavor, and the crispy breadcrumb topping was the perfect finishing touch.