Soups & Chili

Beer & Bacon Cavatappi Mac & Cheese

This decadent mac and cheese is made with al dente cavatappi pasta, bacon, Guinness stout beer, Gruyère cheese, and Panko bread crumbs. It’s the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.

This is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend day. The beer adds a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor to the cheese sauce, while the bacon provides a salty, smoky contrast.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cook the bacon in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Add the beer to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the beer has reduced by half.
  3. Add the cooked macaroni and cheese to the skillet with the bacon and beer mixture. Stir to combine.
  4. Pour the mac and cheese mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle the top with the Gruyère cheese and Panko bread crumbs.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.