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Bratwurst and Beer Mac and Cheese

10 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 50MINS

Bratwurst and Beer Mac and Cheese

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Let me tell you, this Bratwurst and Beer Mac and Cheese was heaven in a bowl. The beer and savory bratwurst cut through the richness of the cheese sauce perfectly. Then there was the smokiness of the gouda, the sharpness of the cheddar, and the creaminess of the gruyere.
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Let me tell you, this Bratwurst and Beer Mac and Cheese was heaven in a bowl. The beer and savory bratwurst cut through the richness of the cheese sauce perfectly. Then there was the smokiness of the gouda, the sharpness of the cheddar, and the creaminess of the gruyere.
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Jeanie and Lulu's Kitchen
Welcome to Jeanie and Lulu’s Kitchen, a love letter to my two incredible grandmothers, both of whom I think about every time I’m in the kitchen.

50MINS

Total Time

$2.36

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
6
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Bratwurst
6
Bratwurst
Butter
90 mL
Butter
All-Purpose Flour
45 g
All-Purpose Flour
Beer
240 mL
Beer
Milk
720 mL
Milk
Truffle Salt
1 pinch
Truffle Salt
Medium Pasta Shells
455 g
Medium Pasta Shells
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
115 g
Freshly Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Smoked Gruyere Cheese
55 g
Freshly Grated Smoked Gruyere Cheese
Smoked Gouda
55 g
Freshly Grated Smoked Gouda

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
992
Fat
59.0 g
Protein
39.0 g
Carbs
75.3 g
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Jeanie and Lulu's Kitchen
Welcome to Jeanie and Lulu’s Kitchen, a love letter to my two incredible grandmothers, both of whom I think about every time I’m in the kitchen.

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step 1
Fill a large pan with 3-inches of water and bring it to a boil on the stove. Boil the Bratwurst (6) for about 15 minutes to let them plump up and cook through.
step 1 Fill a large pan with 3-inches of water and bring it to a boil on the stove. Boil the Bratwurst (6) for about 15 minutes to let them plump up and cook through.
step 2
Remove them from the pan and drain the water, then get it back on medium-high heat.
step 3
Sear the bratwurst for a couple of minutes in the hot pan to get some color on the outside. Then set them aside on a cutting board.
step 4
Combine the Butter (90 mL) and All-Purpose Flour (45 g) in the hot pan and stir it together until it becomes a thick, golden roux. It should take no more than 2 minutes.
step 5
Pour the Beer (240 mL) in and let it bubble for about 30 seconds as you stir. Switch to a whisk and slowly pour the Milk (720 mL) in as you whisk to get a smooth white sauce going. Season it with the Truffle Salt (1 pinch). Let the sauce gently bubble and boil for about 15 minutes to thicken, whisking occasionally so it doesn't burn.
step 6
While the sauce cooks, get a large pot of water on the stove to boil for the pasta. Salt it generously. When it's boiling, cook the Medium Pasta Shells (455 g) until tender, 8-10 minutes.
step 7
Slice the cooked bratwurst into little rounds to make them bite-sized.
step 8
Once the bechamel sauce has cooked for 15 minutes, whisk in Sharp Cheddar Cheese (115 g), Smoked Gruyere Cheese (55 g), and Smoked Gouda (55 g) until it becomes a smooth, rich sauce. Stir in the sliced bratwurst as well and let the mixture bubble together for a minute.
step 8 Once the bechamel sauce has cooked for 15 minutes, whisk in Sharp Cheddar Cheese (115 g), Smoked Gruyere Cheese (55 g), and Smoked Gouda (55 g) until it becomes a smooth, rich sauce. Stir in the sliced bratwurst as well and let the mixture bubble together for a minute.
step 9
Drain the pasta shells and add them to the pan with the cheese sauce and bratwurst. Stir it all together well, then take the pan off of the heat.
step 9 Drain the pasta shells and add them to the pan with the cheese sauce and bratwurst. Stir it all together well, then take the pan off of the heat.
step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy!
step 10 Serve immediately and enjoy!
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