Beer Mac n Cheese Soup

Beer Mac and Cheese Soup Recipe

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Beer Mac and Cheese Soup Recipe:
Author: colestcooking.com

All of the flavors of mac and cheese in the form of a hot bowl of soup!

Servings: makes 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 strips bacon, cut into 1 inch slices (omit and replace with 2 tablespoons of oil or butter for vegetarian)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 bottle beer (or another cup of broth)
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• cayenne to taste
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cook the bacon in a pan over medium heat and set aside on paper towels to drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the grease in the pan.
2. Add the onion, celery, carrot, and jalapeno and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
4. Mix in the flour and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the broth, beer, nutmeg, bacon, and macaroni, and let cook until the macaroni is al-dente, about 7-8 minutes.
6. Add the cream, mustard, and cheese and cook until the cheese has melted but do not bring it back to a boil.
7. Season with cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste.

Pretzel Rolls Recipe

Quick and easy pretzel rolls for any occasion.
Servings: makes 8 rolls

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Rise Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups bread flour
• 1 envelope of quick-rising yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon celery seeds
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons hot water (125°F to 130°F)
• 8 cups of water
• 1/4 cup baking soda
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 egg white, beaten to blend (glaze)
• Coarse salt

Directions

1. Mix the bread flour, 1 envelope yeast, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, and celery seeds in the food processor and gradually pour in the hot water until it forms an elastic dough.
2. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover until it has doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
3. Punch the dough down, form it into 8 balls cutting an x on the top of each with a serrated knife, cover and let rise until double in size, about 1-2 hours.
4. Bring the water to a boil, add the baking soda and sugar, and cook the rolls for 30 seconds per side.
5. Place the rolls on a greased baking sheet, brush the tops with the egg, sprinkle on some salt, and bake in a preheated 375F oven until golden brown about 25 minutes.

Thank you and Bon Appétit! Alex

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