Monday, June 13, 2016

Bourbon Mac & Cheese

By: The Food Hunter

The weather is heating up outside and though I dread turning on the oven, a must have at any summer cookout is mac & cheese. A natural side for BBQ and/or smokes meats, mac & cheese is also a great option when entertaining guests. Adding a little bourbon to this classic childhood favorite gives it a grown-up flavor and feel that can't be beat.


Bourbon Mac & Cheese
 (printable recipe)

3 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons flour
6 Tablespoons bourbon
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1lb pasta
6 oz Kerrygold  Aged Cheddar, grated
6 oz aged Kerrygold Skelling Cheese, grated

Heat oven to 350. Cook pasta to al dente

Meanwhile melt butter in saucepan.  Add flour, paprika & crushed pepper. Cook constantly until smooth. Add cream a little at a time until fully incorporated. Add bourbon. Cook stirring constantly until thickened. Add 3/4 of the cheese and stir constantly until fully melted.

Combine pasta and sauce in a casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheese and bake for 30 min until golden brown and bubbly. Serve immediately.

18 comments:

  1. Oh my yummy. Never thought of adding bourbon into my mac and cheese..

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  2. Holy indulgence! Bourbon in macaroni and cheese? My husband would love this ;)

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  3. Yum! This looks incredible. Love the use of kerrygold cheese.

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  4. There's no getting away from it, mac and cheese is one of the ultimate comfort foods :)

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  5. Well, now! What could be more tasty and indulgent at a BBQ than bourbon macaroni and cheese? Yum!

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  6. Did someone mention bourbon? I ADORE bourbon, and I'm sure I'd adore your bourbon mac and cheese!!!

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  7. Um, yes please!!!!!!!! You had me at bourbon and mac... 2 of my favorite things!!!

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  8. This sounds awesome with such a yummy flavor profile!

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  9. Its look sooo delicious. Perfect dish!
    thanks for sharing recipes with us here. Looking more from you dear

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  10. Oh my goodness, such comfort in a bowl!

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  11. Mac and cheese is totally one of my favorites haha adding bourbon just makes it even better!

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  12. Totally agree! It's a must, no matter the weather!

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  13. Oh wow! This sounds amazing! I'm a huge homemade mac n cheese fan.

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  14. This is fantastic! Bourbon in a mac & cheese?? Yes, please and I'll take triple servings ;)

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