Anchor Steam Mac and Cheese

Name: Anchor Steam Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (16-oz.) package short pasta; 1/4 c. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 1 shallot, chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 c. Anchor Steam beer (or another craft lager); 2 c. half-and-half; 2 tsp. Dijon mustard; 8 oz. Havarti cheese, grated (about 2 cups); 8 oz. extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups), divided; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: May 11, 2017

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Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Beer and baked mac n' cheese are a match made in culinary heaven.

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Ingredients

1 (16-oz.) package short pasta
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 shallot, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 cup Anchor Steam beer (or another craft lager)
2 cups half-and-half
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
8 oz. Havarti cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
8 oz. extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups), divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Step 1Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
2. Step 2 Preheat oven to 425°F. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic and cook until golden, 2 to 4 minutes. Whisk in flour and cayenne pepper and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beer and cook 1 minute. Whisk in half-and-half and mustard. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking occasionally, 5 minutes.
3. Step 3 Remove from heat and whisk in Havarti and 1 cup of cheddar until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper. Fold in pasta. Transfer mixture to a 3-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.