Dive into a bowl of velvety, cheesy goodness with our Dutch oven mac and cheese. The combination of tender pasta and a luscious cheese sauce is the ultimate comfort food. Get ready to indulge in a bowl of pure happiness.
Start adding in the cheese, a little at a time, alternating with the beer. Allow the cheese to melt and sauce to thicken between each addition.
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, 8 oz smoked gruyere cheese, 4 oz provolone or monterey jack cheese
Add beer a little at a time to thin out the sauce.
12 oz beer
Serve
Carefully remove the Dutch oven from the heat and allow the homemade mac and cheese to cool 5 minutes before dishing out.
Notes
When cooking over a campfire, don't hesitate to move the Dutch oven as needed. Cast iron holds a lot of heat, and it's easy for it to become too hot if left over direct heat.To make on a stovetop, consult the manufacturer's suggestions for types of pots and pans to use. Cook over medium to medium low heat. To make in an oven or smoker, preheat the oven to 350 to bake. We recommend using a large cast iron skillet or baking dish if baking in an oven. See the list of suggestions above for additional flavor boosters to fold into this recipe to make it a full meal.