Beer Mac And Cheese

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 teaspoon and 1/2 tsp salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon light flavor olive oil
• 1 large shallot, finely minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup dark beer
• 2 teaspoons full strength prepared stone ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 in a large pot, over medium-high heat, bring two quarts water and 1 teaspoon salt to a full rolling boil. gradually add macaroni and boil approximately 10 minutes or until pasta reaches desired tenderness. drain.
• 3 melt butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. sauté shallots in butter and olive oil for approximately 2 minutes or until they begin to turn transparent. add flour to the pan, stirring constantly until a smooth paste forms. stirring constantly, gradually add milk and continue cooking until mixture is thick and bubbly (mixture should coat the back of a spoon). add 8 ounces of cheese and stir until completely melted. remove from heat and add beer, mustard, garlic powder, pepper and remaining salt. stir well.
• 4 spray a 9â€? x 9" square glass pan with non-stick cooking spray. in the large pot, combine macaroni and cheese sauce and stir. pour into 9â€? x 9" baking dish, cover with foil and place into preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. after 15 minutes, remove foil and continue cooking, uncovered for another 15 minutes.
• 5 remove macaroni and cheese from the oven. allow to cool for approximately 5 minutes before serving.