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Kentucky beer cheese

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Kentucky beer cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 cup beer
  • 1 pound extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • dash of salt
  • ¼ teaspoo Tabasco sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Pour beer into a bowl and whisk until beer loses its carbonation, Set aside. Place shredded cheese into a food processor; add remaining ingredients and flat beer. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning, as needed.
  2. Refrigerated overnight to blend flavors, but it can be served right away if needed. Serve with crackers, chips, toast points, or crusty bread.

Bacon Bombs Mac n Cheese

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Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 strips of cooked bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup cooked bacon bits for topping (optional)

Directions:

  1. Cook the Macaroni:
    Boil a pot of salted water and cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Make the Cheese Sauce:
    In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
    Stir in the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes until smooth.
    Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
    Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
  3. Combine and Add Bacon:
    Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated.
    Mix in the chopped cooked bacon.
  4. Shape the Bombs:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
    Using your hands, scoop out a small portion of the mac and cheese mixture and shape it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
  5. Coat and Bake:
    Roll each mac and cheese ball in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to coat.
    Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. If desired, sprinkle with additional bacon bits.
  6. Bake:
    Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Serve:
    Let the bacon bombs cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm as a fun snack or side dish!