Beer and Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

We put a creative spin on classic mac and cheese by adding our favorite beer and bacon. Six tests later, we are happy. —Cindy Worth, Lapwai, Idaho,

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 6 bacon strips, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1-3/4 cups 2% milk
• 2/3 cup brown ale or chicken broth
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Additional green onions

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Directions

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Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 398 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 767mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.