Beer Macaroni and Cheese With Pretzel Topping
Make a batch of beer macaroni and cheese for a game-day gathering or potluck.
Ingredients
- Butter for the baking dish
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 6 tbsp butter, divided
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup beer
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Fine salt, to taste
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Lightly butter a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.Butter for the baking dish
- Cook the macaroni in a large pot of boiling water following package directions. Drain thoroughly in a colander and set aside.8 ounces elbow macaroni
- Return the pot to a burner over medium heat and add 4 tablespoons of butter. When the butter begins to bubble, add the flour, dry mustard, pepper, and garlic powder, if using. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the milk and beer. Cook until thickened and simmering, stirring constantly. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and continue to cook until the cheese has melted. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding salt as needed.4 tbsp butter | 1/4 cup all-purpose flour | 1 tsp dry mustard | Fine salt | 1/4 tsp ground black pepper | 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional) | 1 1/2 cups milk | 1/2 cup beer | 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Add the drained macaroni to the sauce and stir to combine. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and toss with the crushed pretzels. Sprinkle the buttery pretzel crumbs over the casserole.2 tbsp butter | 1 cup crushed pretzels
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition
Calories: 512kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 18gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 819mgPotassium: 254mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 827IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 359mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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