Smoked Beer Bacon Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 6 bacon strips, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1-3/4 cups 2% milk
• 2/3 cup brown ale or chicken broth
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Favorite Unkie's Seasoning Blend
• Additional green onions
  
  

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300°. Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente; drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a 12in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels.
3. To the same pan, add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in milk and beer. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook until thickened, 2-3 minutes.
4. Stir in cheeses until blended.
5. Add macaroni, green onions, salt, pepper and half the bacon; stir to combine.
6. Bake or smoke, uncovered, until bubbly, 20-30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining bacon, Elizabeth's Salt and additional green onions. Serve immediately.