Delicious dinner party recipe: Guiness Mac n cheese
Recipe from Jarlsberg
This Guinness Mac and Cheese recipe is a real treat. It’s like the old favourite, but with a twist. The Guinness beer adds a deep flavour that’s really nice. It’s rich and creamy, and the bitterness of the beer balances out the sharpness of the cheese.
This makes the sauce super smooth and it covers all the pasta just right. If you’re looking for a comfort food that’s a little fancier, this is the way to go. It’s perfect for when you want something that’s still familiar, but also a bit special.
The Guinness gives it a unique taste that’s sure to please a crowd. Ideal for a relaxed dinner party or cosy evening with friends, this dish feels indulgent yet effortlessly impressive. Serve it bubbling straight from the oven with a crisp green salad or some warm crusty bread, and you have a comforting centrepiece that guests will be talking about long after the plates are cleared.
Ingredients:
250g / 8 oz macaroni (elbow pasta)
• 1 can of Guiness
• 1 tbsp butter
• 3 cups double cream
• 2 cups freshly Jarlsberg Cheese
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 2 garlic cloves chopped
• 1 onion – chopped
• Panko breadcrumbs to top
• Extra grated Jarlsberg to top
Method:
• Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add macaroni and cook per packet directions MINUS 1 minute.
• Preheat the oven to 180℃.
• Place butter in deep pan over a medium heat and melt.
• Add in your chopped onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, until softened.
• Pour in 1 can of Guiness and bring to the boil.
• Add in the cream and bring to a simmer.
• Now add the Jarlsberg and stir until melted. Add the pasta.
• Top with breadcrumbs and a little more jarlsberg.
• Place in the oven for 15 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden and the cheese is melted.
• Now enjoy.
