Description
This incredibly creamy Guinness Stout Mac and Cheese comes together in about 30 minutes and is made all in one pot for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that your family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 2 cups sharp Irish cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Whisk in the flour and let it cook for about a minute until it turns golden.
- Gradually whisk in the Guinness stout and milk, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens and bubbles (about 3-5 minutes). Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the shredded sharp Irish cheddar cheese and stir until melty and smooth.
- Fold in the cooked macaroni until it’s coated with the cheese sauce.
- Serve warm.
Notes
This mac and cheese is customizable! Feel free to add leftover meats or veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg