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Mac and Cheese and Beer
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Mac and Cheese and Beer

16 ingredients 20 min + 40 min 12 servings openrecipes
Mac and Cheese and Beer

"Inspired by cheddar beer soup and mac and cheese. Use a beer that isn't too hoppy, and remember the quality of the beer influences the quality of the final dish."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1204
Calories
48g
Protein
42g
Fat
151g
Carbs

Counts 16 of 18 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 16 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Sourdough 1 slice (36g) 93
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bacon 1 slice cooked (8g) 43
Beer 1/4 cup (60ml) for cooking 43
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Wheat not in our table 0
Macaroni not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 sourdough pretzels, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat elbow macaroni
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle beer
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • salt and pepper, to taste

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