Our mac and cheese has gotten boozy! A traditional mac and cheese with an added depth of flavour that the pale ale provides. Indulgent comfort food at its best.
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Yields:
4 serving(s)
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Cal/Serv:
846
Ingredients
450 g macaroni pasta
60 g butter
1 garlic clove, crushed
60 g plain flour
400 ml whole milk
150 ml pale ale
1 tsp. English mustard
175 g mature Cheddar cheese, grated
25 g fresh white breadcrumbs
Directions
Step 1Preheat grill to medium. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta for 7min until al dente. Drain.
Step 2Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pan and sizzle the garlic for a few seconds. Stir in the flour and cook for 1min. Take off the heat and gradually beat in the milk, followed by the pale ale, using a wooden spoon. Heat gently, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, about 5min. Take off the heat, stir in the mustard, about 3/4 of the cheese and the drained macaroni. Check the seasoning (it will take quite a lot).
Step 3Empty into and ovenproof serving dish or pan and sprinkle over remaining cheese and breadcrumbs. Grill for about 5min until piping hot and golden brown. Serve immediately with a crisp green salad.
Per serving:
Calories: 846
Protein: 31g
Total fat: 33g
Saturates: 20g
Carbs: 101g
Total sugars: 8g
Fibre: 6g
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