Bratwurst Mac and Cheese
Bratwurst Mac and Cheese is an easy stovetop mac and cheese flavored with caramelized onions, beer, and slices of grilled bratwurst.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet onions, peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup beer
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked
- 2 cooked bratwurst, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions and sugar. Cook stirring frequently until onions are golden brown, about 20 minutes. (Turn heat down to medium-low if onions are browning too quickly. You want them to cook slowly.
- Add beer to pan and cook until most of it has evaporated (1-2 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a Dutch oven or large pan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over butter and stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and cheese. Once cheese has melted, add pasta and bratwurst. Serve.