Beer Mac And Cheese

Name: Beer Mac And Cheese
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni; 1 teaspoon and 1/2 tsp salt, divided; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon light flavor olive oil; 1 large shallot, finely minced; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup dark beer; 2 teaspoons full strength prepared stone ground mustard; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
1 teaspoon and 1/2 tsp salt, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon light flavor olive oil
1 large shallot, finely minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup dark beer
2 teaspoons full strength prepared stone ground mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees.", "In a large pot, over medium-high heat, bring two quarts water and 1 teaspoon salt to a full rolling boil. Gradually add macaroni and boil approximately 10 minutes or until pasta reaches desired tenderness. Drain.", "Melt butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute shallots in butter and olive oil for approximately 2 minutes or until they begin to turn transparent. Add flour to the pan, stirring constantly until a smooth paste forms. Stirring constantly, gradually add milk and continue cooking until mixture is thick and bubbly (mixture should coat the back of a spoon). Add 8 ounces of cheese and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat and add beer, mustard, garlic powder, pepper and remaining salt. Stir well.", "Spray a 9\" x 9\"" square glass pan with non-stick cooking spray. In the large pot