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Savory Guinness and Irish Cheddar Macaroni Cheese Easy Homemade Recipe

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A comforting mac and cheese recipe with a grown-up twist, featuring the rich depth of Guinness stout and sharp Irish cheddar for a creamy, savory dish perfect for cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces (340 g) macaroni pasta, elbow or similar tubular shape
  • 8 ounces (225 g) Irish cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 ounces (115 g) sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup (240 ml) Guinness stout, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, warmed
  • 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) panko breadcrumbs, optional for topping
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, optional for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Sprinkle all-purpose flour evenly over the butter and whisk constantly for about 2 minutes without browning.
  3. Slowly whisk in Guinness stout followed by warm whole milk. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and thickens, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. Remove sauce from heat and gradually stir in shredded Irish cheddar and sharp white cheddar until melted and smooth.
  6. Add drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and fold gently to coat.
  7. Optional: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over mac and cheese. Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until golden and crunchy.
  8. Remove from oven, let rest a few minutes, then garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Warm the milk before adding to the roux to prevent lumps. Remove sauce from heat before adding cheese to avoid graininess. Baking with breadcrumbs is optional but adds a crunchy texture. Use room temperature Guinness to prevent clumping. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of milk or Guinness; if too thin, cook longer to thicken.

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Keywords: macaroni and cheese, Guinness, Irish cheddar, comfort food, cheesy pasta, easy dinner, stovetop mac and cheese, baked mac and cheese

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