Pretzel Beer Dip Mac & Cheese

 

This is comfort food at it’s most decadent!!  A great dish to serve on a football Sunday or any day you need a comfort food hug.

 
Ingredients:

2 blocks cream cheese - softened

5 cups (or more) cheese variety – shredded
12 oz your favorite beer
1 T whole grain or Dijon mustard
3 tsp dry Ranch dressing mix
4 scallions – thin sliced
¾ - 1lb cooked pasta – al dente
1½ C pretzels – crushed
2-3 T butter – melted
Salt & pepper to taste

Using a mixer (hand or stand) cream together cream cheese, mustard, ranch mix and beer.   Stir in scallions and shredded cheeses. I used a cheddar blend, Colby/Jack and parmesan – you can use whatever you’d like.  I added a large pinch of salt and a good amount of fresh ground black pepper – add what you like.  Add your cooked pasta and combine well. 

Pour mix into a well sprayed casserole dish.  Mix crushed pretzels with melted butter and sprinkle evenly on top.  Bake in a 350° oven for 45-60 minutes --- you’ll know when it’s bubbly delicious!!  Let sit about 10 minutes and serve.  Enjoy!!