Beer Cheese Mac and Cheese

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to boil and season with salt. Cook pasta according to the box instructions. Drain completely once pasta is cooked.

Step 2

While pasta is cooking, make the beer cheese sauce.

Step 3

Prepare the ingredients before starting to cook the sauce because this is a fast recipe and you will want to have the ingredients next to you. Measure ingredients and grate the cheese.

Step 4

Melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour until smooth.

Step 5

Start pouring in beer while slowly whisking. Let the mixture come to a simmer.

Step 6

Whisk in milk, mustard, salt, and paprika.

Step 7

Add cheeses a handful at a time while slowly and constantly stirring.

Step 8

Once all cheese is melted and smooth, add pasta. Stir until all completely combined. Let it cook on medium-low for just a couple more minutes and take off heat.