Beer N' Brat Macaroni and Cheese
Classic homemade macaroni and cheese made with deliciously cooked bratwurst in a beer and cheese sauce. This recipe is great for an entrée or as a side.
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Ingredients
- 4-5 bratwurst, chopped...[$4.50]
- ½ large onion, chopped small...[$0.50]
- ½ large green bell pepper, chopped...[$0.30]
- 1 bottle beer, divided...[$1.00]
- 1 stick butter, ...[$1.00]
- ½ cup all purpose flour, ...[$0.23]
- 3 cups milk, ...[$0.69]
- 5-6 cups cheddar, Monterey Jack, or any favorite cheese...[$6.00]
- 1 lb. elbow pasta, ...[$1.00]
Instructions
- Cook elbow pasta accordingly, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, sauté chopped bratwurst, onion, and peppers until meat is cooked and veggies are soft over medium high heat.
- Reduce heat and pour half of the bottle of beer and braise brats and veggies in beer for 10 minutes.
- In a large pot, melt butter and whisk in flour until all the lumps are gone.
- Pour in the rest of the beer and whisk until mixture thickens.
- Whisk in milk and heat to let thicken. Add cheese and stir to melt.
- Stir in bratwurst and veggie and cooked pasta into cheese sauce. Serve hot and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 1086kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 45gFat: 65gSaturated Fat: 36gCholesterol: 184mgSodium: 1152mgPotassium: 644mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1662IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 855mgIron: 2mg