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How to Make Jim's Beer Mac and Cheese Gratin - A Step-by-Step Guide

Jim's Beer Mac and Cheese Gratin is a delicious and indulgent twist on the classic mac and cheese recipe. This unique dish features a combination of rich and creamy cheese, flavorful beer, and crispy breadcrumbs for a comforting and satisfying meal. The addition of beer adds a depth of flavor and a hint of bitterness that perfectly complements the richness of the cheese, creating a truly irresistible dish.

With its gooey, cheesy goodness and golden crust, this beer-infused mac and che...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound penne pasta
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups beer (such as Goose Island® Honkers Ale)
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
  • ½ pound Gruyere cheese, grated
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk flour into melted butter until a thick paste (roux) forms, about 2 minutes. Add nutmeg; cook and stir until incorporated, about 1 minute. Gradually pour beer and milk into roux, whisking constantly until smooth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer sauce for 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove skillet from heat; stir 2/3 of the Cheddar cheese and 2/3 of the Gruyere cheese into the sauce until melted. Pour sauce over pasta and stir to coat; spoon into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese and Gruyere cheese over pasta mixture; top with bread crumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and cheese is melted, about 40 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    454 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 413mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Calcium: 554mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 192mg

    Categories

    Beer recipes
    Mac and cheese recipes
    Gratin recipes