Halloween Pumpkin Ale Mac and Cheese
A festive and creamy mac and cheese infused with pumpkin ale and spices, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
Beverages
- 1 12 oz pumpkin ale
Dairy & Cheese
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar (about 1/2 pound)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
Dry Ingredients
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp turmeric (plus a pinch more)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (plus a pinch more)
Seasonings
- to taste salt and pepper
Pasta
- 12 oz black bean rotini
Oils
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Shred the cheddar, coat with flour, and set aside at room temperature.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water for 7-8 mins, drain, toss with olive oil, and set aside.
- In a pan, melt butter, add flour, paprika, turmeric, and stir to form a roux.
- Gradually pour in pumpkin ale, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat, add shredded cheddar gradually, stirring until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve cheese alongside pasta, drizzling over table side.
Notes
Use fresh shredded cheese for best melting results.