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Bratwurst Beer Mac & Cheese
This Mac and Cheese Recipe is kicked up a notch with the addition of grilled bratwurst and amber beer, putting a fun and flavorful twist on mac and cheese!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1029 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb bratwurst
- 2 cups Uncooked Macaroni Noodles
- 8 oz cream cheese cubed
- ½ cup amber beer
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Grill the bratwurst, 12-15 minutes, or until fully cooked, then set aside.
- While the bratwurst is grilling, boil a large pot of water and cook the macaroni noodles according to package directions.
- Drain the noodles, then return them to the pot over low-medium heat.
- Add the cream cheese, amber beer, milk, garlic powder, black pepper and kosher salt.
- Stir continuously as the cheese melts.
- Once the sauce is creamy, add the cheddar cheese.
- Stir continuously until the cheese is melted into the dish.
- Slice the grilled bratwurst and add it to the dish.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
2serving
Calories
1029kcal
(51%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
73g
(112%)
Saturated Fat
34g
(170%)
Cholesterol
208mg
(69%)
Sodium
1806mg
(75%)
Potassium
694mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1475mg
(30%)
Calcium
540mg
(54%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1029
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2serving | |
| Calories | 1029kcal | 51% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 73g | 112% |
| Saturated Fat | 34g | 170% |
| Cholesterol | 208mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 1806mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 694mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1475mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 540mg | 54% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.