Irish Macaroni and Cheese With Stout

Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons butter, Kerrygold
• 2 teaspoons shallots, chopped
• 3/4 cup Guinness stout or other dry irish stout beer
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup swiss cheese, Kerrygold grated
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, Kerrygold Vintage grated
• 1/2 cup dubliner cheese, Kerrygold grated
• 3 1/2 cups pasta, cooked and cooled (clover-shaped if available, otherwise elbow)
• 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350° F and butter a 9x13-inch baking dish or six 6-ounce ramekins.

2. 2

   Cook pasta acording to its directions. Al dente is fine. Cool pasta and set aside for later.

3. 3

   In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 teaspoon of the butter. Add the shallots and cook until soft, but not browned, about 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the Guinness and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Then add the cream and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

5. 5

   Seperately, Melt remaining 2 teaspoons of butter.

6. 6

   In a bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cheese, and cream mixture.

7. 7

   Pour into prepared pan or ramekins. Top with bread crumbs and spoon melted butter over the top.

8. 8

   Bake for 30 minutes, until bread crumbs are lightly browned and sauce is bubbling.