IRISH MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH STOUT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° F and butter a 9x13-inch baking dish or six 6-ounce ramekins.
• Cook pasta acording to its directions. Al dente is fine. Cool pasta and set aside for later.
• In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 teaspoon of the butter. Add the shallots and cook until soft, but not browned, about 3 minutes.
• Add the Guinness and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Then add the cream and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
• Seperately, Melt remaining 2 teaspoons of butter.
• In a bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cheese, and cream mixture.
• Pour into prepared pan or ramekins. Top with bread crumbs and spoon melted butter over the top.
• Bake for 30 minutes, until bread crumbs are lightly browned and sauce is bubbling.