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Reuben and Guinness Mac and Cheese

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 897kcal
Author: Melanie Bauer | Melanie Makes
Modern Irish comfort food. That’s what I’m calling this Reuben and Guinness Mac and Cheese. Pieces of thick cut corned beef and sauerkraut are stirred into a rich and gooey macaroni and cheese made with both cheddar and Swiss cheese and spiked with Guinness Beer before being drizzled with homemade thousand island dressing.  
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Ingredients

Reuben and Guinness Mac and Cheese

  • 16 ounces cavatappi pasta
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 6 tablespoons flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup stone ground mustard
  • 12 ounces Guinness beer
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1-1/2 pounds thick cut deli sliced corned beef
  • 22 ounces sauerkraut drained
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • chopped parsley to garnish

Thousand Island Dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • pinch of salt
  • 2-3 dashes Tabasco sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Prepare pasta according to package directions, cooking 1-2 minutes less than the time noted.
  • In an American Kitchen 12" Premium Stainless Steel Saute Pan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook until bubbly and golden in color.
  • Whisk in milk, beer and mustard into saucepan.
  • Stir in cheeses. Lower heat to medium and continue to stir, cooking for 5-6 minutes while mixture thickens.
  • Stir in paprika, pepper, garlic powder, salt and nutmeg. Stir drained pasta, corned beef and sauerkraut into cheese sauce to coat. Top pasta with bread crumbs.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together all dressing ingredients.
  • Drizzle dressing over cooked pasta and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 897kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 1690mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1140IU | Vitamin C: 11.7mg | Calcium: 592mg | Iron: 3.5mg