Anchor Steam Mac and Cheese

Beer and baked mac n' cheese are a match made in culinary heaven.

Yields: 8 servings

Prep Time: 20 mins

Process Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1

  (16-oz.) package short pasta

• 1/4 c.

  (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

• 1

  shallot, chopped

• 1

  garlic clove, chopped

• 1/4 c.

  all-purpose flour

• 1/4 tsp.

  cayenne pepper

• 1 c.

  Anchor Steam beer

• 2 c.

  half-and-half

• 2 tsp.

  Dijon mustard

• 8 oz.

  Havarti cheese, grated (about 2 cups)

• 8 oz.

  extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups), divided

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.

2. Preheat oven to 425°F. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic and cook until golden, 2 to 4 minutes. Whisk in flour and cayenne pepper and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beer and cook 1 minute. Whisk in half-and-half and mustard. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking occasionally, 5 minutes.

3. Remove from heat and whisk in Havarti and 1 cup of cheddar until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper. Fold in pasta. Transfer mixture to a 3-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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