I'm taking that comfort food and adding a new layer of flavor for those with craving this childhood favorite with an adult twist. The secret ingredient? Beer. No need to go searching for microbrews or limited edition scratch beers here. This recipe works best with cheap, light beer that is sure to bring back some college memories!
In my case I used some Natural Light that's been in the fridge for a while. I mean, obviously I'm cooking with only the finest ingredients here 🙃 If you don't have Natty, Bud Light or Keystone would be fine. Really any light beer will work!
1 pound of pasta of your choice (elbows or shells work best. I always use whole grain pasta, but the choice is yours)
1 stick of butter
1 can of light beer of your choice
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup milk
4 cups shredded cheese of your choice
Salt and pepper
1 sleeve of ritz or saltine crackers, crushed
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Grab a fork and dig in! 🍴
Happy cooking, happy eating my friends!