Ingredients

  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 14 cup butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 14 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 14 cups milk
  • 34 cup amber beer
  • 14 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 (2 ounce) package Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dips Mix
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 cups shredded Fontina cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
  • 3 tablespoons chives, minced
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Method

  • Cook your macaroni following package directions to al dente, drain.
  • In a large heavy saucepan, heat butter on medium.
  • Add garlic and cook for about one minute, add flour, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk, beer and yogurt until smooth, add dip mix and stir.
  • Bring to a boil and turn down to low.
  • Stir in 1 1/2 C cheddar, all the fontina and 1/2 the Parmesan.
  • Stir until melted.
  • Add chives.
  • To a large baking dish.
  • Spray with cooking spray.
  • Add macaroni, cover with the sauce.
  • Stir to distribute the sauce.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 C cheddar and the remaining Parmesan.
  • Bake uncovered at 400 F for about 20 minutes until golden and melt-y.
  • Top with bacon bits.
  • Let stand for 5-8 minutes.
  • Serve.
  • Enjoy!