Photo credit: Delish
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter, plus more for pan
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- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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- Freshly ground black pepper
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- 1 lb. elbow macaroni, prepared according to box
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- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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- 1 tablespoon chopped chives, plus more for garnish
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Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Butter a 9”x13” baking dish.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly add beer and milk to flour mixture, stirring constantly. Continue whisking over medium heat until mixture has thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese until fully melted. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper and fold in prepared macaroni noodles and crumbled bacon. Pour into prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine Panko with oil and chives. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over mac & cheese. Bake until bubbly and golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes.
- Garnish with chives before serving.
Thanks to our friends at Delish for this inspired dish.