Beer Cheese and Mac
- 16 ounces shell pasta noodles, such as conchiglie
- 8 ounces amber beer
- 8 ounces half-and-half
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons wet harissa
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, shredded (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 6 ounces smoked gouda, shredded (about 2 cups)
- 2 ounces super-aged gouda, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta to al dente according the package direction.
- Combine the beer, half-and-half and cream cheese in a large saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, whisking, until the cream cheese is melted and well incorporated, about 5 minutes.
- Add the harissa and mustard powder to the saucepan.
- Season with salt and pepper and whisk to incorporate.
- Stir in the Cheddar and smoked gouda and cook, stirring, over low heat until all the cheese is melted.
- Add the pasta and toss to combine.
- Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Combine the super-aged gouda, breadcrumbs and oil in a small bowl and sprinkle over the top of the pasta.
- Bake until golden brown and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.
pasta noodles, amber, cream cheese, mustard powder, salt, cheddar, gouda, gouda, breadcrumbs, vegetable oil
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/damaris-phillips/beer-cheese-and-mac.html (may not work)