Guinness Mac and Cheese - With Irish Whiskey Onions

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Guinness Mac and Cheese - With Irish Whiskey Onions

Guinness Mac and Cheese - With Irish Whiskey Onions

Servings

6-8

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a mac & cheese that’s packed with bold Irish flavors! ThisGuinness Mac & Cheese with Irish Whiskey Onions is rich, creamy, and irresistibly cheesy, featuring a blend of aged Irish cheddar, Dubliner, and Cashel Blue. The sauce is infused withGuinness stout for a deep, malty richness, while Irish whiskey-caramelized onions add a touch of sweet, smoky depth. Topped with crispyIrish-style bacon and a crunchy herbed potato chip crust, this dish is the ultimate comfort food with an Irish twist.

Ingredients

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    • 12 oz elbow macaroni or cavatappi
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (Irish butter if available)
    • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
    • 1 cup heavy cream, room temperature
    • 1 cup Guinness stout, room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
    • 9 oz aged Irish sharp cheddar, shredded (for sauce and chip topping)
    • 6 oz Dubliner cheese, shredded (for sauce and chip topping)
    • 6 oz Irish blue cheese or goat cheese, crumbled (Cashel Blue or Coolea if available)

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    • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey (Jameson)
    • Pinch of salt

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    • 8 slices Irish-style back bacon or thick-cut bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped 

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    • 1½ cups kettle-style potato chips, crushed (We used Guinness potato chips)
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or parsley
    • 3/4 cup grated cheddar and Dubliner mix

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    • CopperBond 11- Inch Skillet

    • CopperBond 6-Quart stock pot

    • CopperBond  3.5qt Sauteuse

    • OvenBond Medium Sheet Pan

    • Provisions Mixing Bowls

    • Medium Colander

    • Portable Induction Cooktop

    • Provisions Chef’s Tools

    Directions

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      1. In a pan over medium heat, melt butter and oil.

      2. Add onions and a pinch of salt. Cook low and slow for 25–30 minutes, stirring often.
      3. Once deep golden brown, deglaze with Irish whiskey. Let it bubble until the liquid is gone, 1-2 minutes. Set aside.

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      1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

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      1. In a 3.5qt sauteuse or large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.

      2. Slowly whisk in milk, cream, and Guinness. Stir until thickened.
      3. Add mustard, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
      4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in all three cheeses (reserve ¾ cup of cheese for the chip topping) until melted and velvety.

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      1. Chop all the ingredients together.

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      1. Stir cooked pasta into the cheese sauce.

      2. Fold in caramelized onions and crispy bacon.

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      1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

      2. If not using an ovenproof sauteuse transfer the mixture to a greased 3-quart baking dish
      3. Sprinkle the herbed chip topping evenly over the top.
      4. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling.

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      1. Serve warm with a glass of Guinness (alcoholic or non-alcoholic options are available) and extra chips on the side! Sláinte!