{"id":1581222,"date":"2021-01-30T07:45:49","date_gmt":"2021-01-30T07:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/beer-and-bacon-macaroni-and-cheese\/"},"modified":"2024-07-03T06:40:54","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T11:40:54","slug":"beer-and-bacon-macaroni-and-cheese","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/beer-and-bacon-macaroni-and-cheese\/","title":{"rendered":"Loaded Mac and Cheese"},"content":{"rendered":"
Loaded mac and cheese tastes sublime. Crispy pieces of bacon and tender macaroni are thoroughly enveloped in a creamy, cheesy bechamel sauce. And if combining Parmesan and extra-sharp cheddar is a masterstroke, marrying those flavors with ale and bacon is sheer genius. Loaded mac and cheese is one of those recipes to make with beer<\/a> that will convince anyone that cheese and ale are a winning combination.<\/p>\n This recipe is one of recipes that will satisfy your taste buds any day, any time. Pair it with cozy weeknight dinners, make it alongside other game-day potluck recipes<\/a> or bring this cheesy delight to your next potluck. Just don’t expect to leave with leftovers.<\/p>\n Preheat the oven to 375\u00b0F. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package for al dente. Drain and set aside.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Whether you’re whipping up pasta salad, baked ziti<\/a> or mac and cheese, cooking the pasta to al dente<\/a> is the secret to avoiding soggy pasta that disintegrates to mush.<\/p>\n While the pasta cooks, cook the bacon over medium heat in a 10-inch cast-iron or ovenproof skillet. Once crisp, remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.<\/p>\n In the same skillet, cook and stir the garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in the flour until blended. Gradually whisk in the milk and beer. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, two to three minutes.<\/p>\n Stir in the cheeses until they’re blended into the sauce. Add the macaroni, green onions, salt, pepper and half the bacon to the skillet. Stir to combine.<\/p>\n Bake, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Top with the remaining bacon and additional green onions before serving.<\/p>\n You could wrap the skillet in foil and pop it in the fridge, but it will take up a lot of space. Instead, transfer the cooled mac and cheese to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to four days, assuming you don’t finish it all first.<\/p>\n There are two ways to make mac and cheese in advance. Either fully cook and reheat it according to the instructions outlined below, or prep the recipe and bake it on the day you plan to serve it. If you’re going this second route, a few words to the wise: Undercook the pasta ever so slightly so it doesn’t become soggy, and take the dish out of the fridge at least 20 minutes before baking. It won’t cook properly if it’s fridge-cold.<\/p>\n You can freeze mac and cheese in a freezer-safe container for up to three months. Divide it into single serving sizes to make it easier to thaw, reheat and enjoy. Thaw frozen mac and cheese in the fridge overnight, or thaw it quickly in the microwave.<\/p>\n There are a few options for reheating mac and cheese. The best option is to bake it in the oven at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through. If you’re short on time (or famished), stick it in the microwave or pop it in a skillet. Make sure to stir the mixture from time to time for even heating. If the mac and cheese looks a little dry, add a splash of milk.<\/p>\n As with most melty cheese recipes<\/a>, bolder is better for mac and cheese. You want cheeses that can hold up to the ale’s rich, malty flavor and the bacon’s salty, savory taste. Try smoked Gouda, Gruyere, Grana Padano, Brie or goat cheese. That said, feel free to mix it up with a milder cheese like Colby, mozzarella or mild cheddar.<\/p>\n Baked mac and cheese will lose its creamy consistency if it dries out, so make sure to add enough liquid to the sauce. The joint forces of milk and ale should keep this loaded mac and cheesy at a perfect ooey-gooey consistency. When the skillet goes into the oven, the sauce should look thin with a soup-like texture. It’ll thicken as it bakes in the oven.<\/p>\n Loaded mac and cheese is a versatile recipe that doubles as a hearty side dish or a cozy, comforting main. As a main meal, loaded mac and cheese is phenomenal with light sides like coleslaw, glazed ranch carrots<\/a>, garlic knots or cherry tomato salad<\/a>. Any combination of green salads and roasted veggies make lovely sides.<\/p>\n As a quick and easy side dish<\/a>, loaded baked mac and cheese hits the spot when served with pulled pork, Kansas City-style ribs<\/a>, hot dogs, steak tips or barbecued chicken salad sandwiches<\/a>. When the temperature dips, this mac and cheese tastes amazing with warming stew recipes<\/a> and casseroles.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Crispy bacon and a rich beer and cheese sauce make this loaded mac and cheese recipe one of our all-time favorites.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2009961,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[307384,304162,304021,304292,305487,303966,303887,306848,307536,306317,304268,307307,307514,306297,307383,324623,304020,304005,304150,303883],"categories-v2":[310411,309439,308599,308988,308481,308305,310796,308495,308478,309603,310514,312180,259483,310342,310497,312156,310410,309177,308594,308549,309434,308476],"coauthors":[39575],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Hot Dog Mac and 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I added more bacon (because... it's bacon) and it was so good! My new favorite mac and cheese that I make! I will say my daughter (8) said it was ok and it felt like it was missing something, she likes other ones that I make more. I might play around with the cheese and make it a 4 cheese mac or something like that but as is, it's amazing to me.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-11-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Appy_Girl"},"reviewBody":"A very tasty alternative to this not only favorite but, classic sidekick. 2 great new bumper uppers Ale and Bacon. This is a real pub style Mac and cheese recipe. The bacon adds just a hint of smokiness, while the ale sharpens up the cheese. I went heavier on the cheddar and saved the Parm for the top. This recipe definitely demands meatloaf or a cheeseburger.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cynandtom"},"reviewBody":"Creamy, cheesy, bacony, goodness! Hubby and I both loved it, and we consider ourselves connoisseurs. Definitely going into our Mac and Cheese rotation!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dublinlab"},"reviewBody":"very nice, I put in 1 1\/2 cloves of garlic and next time l would put in 1. The sauce was wondeful, creamy and smooth. I stirred all the bacon in. 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