Name: Beer Cheese Mac
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. butter, plus more for pan; 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1 c. beer; 1 c. milk; 2 c. shredded cheddar; 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 lb. elbow macaroni, prepared according to box; 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 c. panko bread crumbs; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp. chopped chives, plus more for garnish

Step 1Preheat oven to 375°. Butter a 9”x13” baking dish.

Step 2In a large sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly add beer and milk to flour mixture, stirring constantly. Continue whisking over medium heat until mixture has thickened, about 3 minutes.

Step 3Remove from heat and stir in cheese until fully melted. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper and fold in prepared macaroni noodles and crumbled bacon. Pour into prepared baking dish.

Step 4In a small bowl, combine Panko with oil and chives. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over mac & cheese. Bake until bubbly and golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes.

Step 5Garnish with chives before serving.

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