jims-beer-mac-and-cheese-gratin.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a baking dish.",
        "Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.",
        "Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk flour into melted butter until a thick paste (roux) forms, about 2 minutes. Add nutmeg; cook and stir until incorporated, about 1 minute. Gradually pour beer and milk into roux, whisking constantly until smooth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer sauce for 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.",
        "Remove skillet from heat; stir 2/3 of the Cheddar cheese and 2/3 of the Gruyere cheese into the sauce until melted. Pour sauce over pasta and stir to coat; spoon into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese and Gruyere cheese over pasta mixture; top with bread crumbs.",
        "Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and cheese is melted, about 40 minutes."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1/2 pound penne pasta",
        "3 tablespoons butter",
        "3 tablespoons all-purpose flour",
        "1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg",
        "2 cups beer (such as Goose Island\u00ae Honkers Ale)",
        "1 1/2 cups whole milk",
        "1/4 teaspoon sea salt",
        "1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper",
        "1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated",
        "1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, grated",
        "1/2 cup panko bread crumbs"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Jim's Beer Mac and Cheese Gratin",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/242320/jims-beer-mac-and-cheese-gratin/"
}