Bratwurst Beer Mac & Cheese
This Mac and Cheese Recipe is kicked up a notch with the addition of grilled bratwurst and amber beer, putting a fun and flavorful twist on mac and cheese!
Ingredients
- 1 lb bratwurst
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni noodles
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- ½ cup amber beer
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Grill the bratwurst, 12-15 minutes, or until fully cooked, then set aside.
- While the bratwurst is grilling, boil a large pot of water and cook the macaroni noodles according to package directions.
- Drain the noodles, then return them to the pot over low-medium heat.
- Add the cream cheese, amber beer, milk, garlic powder, black pepper and kosher salt.
- Stir continuously as the cheese melts.
- Once the sauce is creamy, add the cheddar cheese.
- Stir continuously until the cheese is melted into the dish.
- Slice the grilled bratwurst and add it to the dish.
Nutrition Facts
Serving 2gCalories 1029kcal (51%)Carbohydrates 48g (16%)Protein 41g (82%)Fat 73g (112%)Saturated Fat 34g (170%)Cholesterol 208mg (69%)Sodium 1806mg (75%)Potassium 694mg (20%)Fiber 1g (4%)Sugar 5g (6%)Vitamin A 1475mg (30%)Calcium 540mg (54%)Iron 1.9mg (11%)
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