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Pretzel Crusted Mac and Beer Cheese

Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, German
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. Elbow Macaroni Cooked
  • 1 Cup Pretzel Bun Crumbs
  • 6 Tbsp. Butter Divided
  • 1/4 Cup Flour
  • 1 Cup Milk
  • 1 Cup Lager
  • 1/2 tsp. Ground Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 8 oz. Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 8 oz. Colby Jack Cheese Shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F.
  • In a pan melt down 2 Tbsp. of butter and add in the pretzel crmumbs, cooking until they are crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the remaining 4 Tbsp. of butter into the pan, once melted add in the flour stirring until it turns a golden. After a minute or two slowly whisk in the milk and beer until smooth.
  • Remove from heat and add in cheese, stirring until it is melted in. Add in the cooked noodles and mix until coated.
  • Place mac and cheese in a baking dish, top with the toasted pretzel and back for about 25 minutes.
Keyword Beer