DRUNK MAC AND CHEESE

you may think it sounds strange to add beer to macaroni and cheese but i promise you this version is simply amazing.

Time: 60 minutes

Number Of Ingredients: 17

Ingredients: macaroni,salt,butter,olive oil,shallot,all-purpose flour,whole milk,sharp cheddar cheese,smoked gouda cheese,velveeta cheese,dark beer,bacon,stone ground mustard,garlic powder,nutmeg,black pepper,hot sauce

Steps:

1. preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. in a large pot , over medium-high heat , bring two quarts water and 1 teaspoon salt to a full rolling boil
3. gradually add macaroni and boil approximately 15 minutes or until pasta reaches desired tenderness
4. drain
5. melt butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat
6. saut shallots in butter and olive oil for approximately 2 minutes or until they begin to turn transparent
7. add flour to the pan , stirring constantly until a smooth paste forms
8. stirring constantly , gradually add milk and continue cooking until mixture is thick and bubbly
9. add 6 ounces of the cheese and stir until completely melted
10. remove from heat and add beer , bacon , mustard , garlic powder , pepper and remaining salt
11. stir well
12. spray a 9 x 9" square glass pan with non-stick cooking spray
13. in the large pot , combine macaroni and cheese sauce and stir
14. pour into 9 x 9" baking dish , cover with foil and place into preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes
15. after 15 minutes , remove foil and sprinkle the remaining 2 ounces of the shredded cheese and continue cooking , uncovered for another 15 minutes
16. remove macaroni and cheese from the oven
17. allow to cool for approximately 5 minutes before serving