Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
pub style mac and cheese

Mac and Cheese

A gourmet mac and cheese made with beer cheese, mustard, and a Bavarian pretzel topping

  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz dry pasta (we used elicoidali)
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 6 oz beer (we used an IPA)
  • 1/4 c milk
  • 1 tbsp coarse-ground mustard
  • 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 3 oz shredded Monterey jack cheese (shredded)
  • 1 C soft pretzel, diced into 1/4" pieces

Instructions

  1. Boil pasta according to directions on package
  2. Drain and set aside
  3. In a sauce pan, melt 2 tbsp butter and mix in 2 tbsp flour and cook for 2 minutes over medium heat.
  4. Add beer and stir until combined
  5. Add milk and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring frequently.
  6. Add cheese and mustard and reduce heat to low. (if too thick you can add more milk or beer). You want a medium thickness to the sauce.
  7. In a separate pan, melt 2 tbsp butter and add chopped pretzels to coat with butter.
  8. Combine cheese sauce and pasta and transfer to an oven safe container and bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and sprinkle with pretzel pieces and return to oven to bake for 15 more minutes.
  10. Serve and enjoy
  • Author: Superman Cooks
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Entree/ Side Dish
  • Cuisine: All american

Exclusive! 
Recipe Refresh

our TOP 5 Quick & Easy recipes

you can make in 30 minutes

chicken piccata in sauté pan with lemon wedges + parsley

free email bonus