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Bratwurst Beer Mac & Cheese
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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!
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Servings
4
people
Calories
1029
Author
Whitney Bond
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
Serving:
2
g
|
Calories:
1029
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
48
g
|
Protein:
41
g
|
Fat:
73
g
|
Saturated Fat:
34
g
|
Cholesterol:
208
mg
|
Sodium:
1806
mg
|
Potassium:
694
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
1475
mg
|
Calcium:
540
mg
|
Iron:
1.9
mg