Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons butter* (see note)
  • 2 tablespoons flour* (see note)
  • 2/3 cup Guinness or other stout
  • 1 1/2 cups 2% milk
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 ounces cream cheese (cut into pieces)
  • 3 1/2 cups grated cheddar (or another good melting cheese) (divided (I used Kerrygold cheddar))
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • salt/pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

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