Roasted green chiles and chile beer give this classic dish a real kick. The beer can add a fruity brightness, a slow heat, or an eye-watering blast, depending on your choice of beers.
Active preparation time: 15 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Serves: 6
1½ cup (12 fl oz/355 ml) chile beer
½ cup (4 fl oz/118 ml) water
1 yellow onion, julienned
1 bay leaf
3 cup (24 fl oz/710 ml) heavy cream
4 Tbs cornstarch mixed with 4 Tbs (2 fl oz/59 ml) cold water
16 oz (454 g) aged cheddar cheese
8 oz (227 g) roasted green chiles
Ground white pepper
Celery salt
16 oz (454 g) macaroni, cooked according to the package instructions
