Campfire Beer Cheese Mac with Smoked Sausage Recipe

Serves: 2 – 3 Campers

Gear: Medium pot, wooden spoon, camp stove

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb elbow macaroni
• 6 oz smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1/2 cup beer (lager or ale)
• 1/2 cup milk or powdered milk mix
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Dash of mustard (packet or powder)
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Boil pasta in salted water until just done. Drain and set aside.
2. In the same pot, brown the sliced sausage until the edges are crisp. Remove and set aside.
3. Add butter, then whisk in flour to form a quick roux (about 1 min).
4. Slowly stir in beer and milk, letting it thicken slightly.
5. Stir in cheddar cheese and a dash of mustard. Let it melt into a creamy sauce.
6. Add pasta and sausage back in. Mix well and heat through.
7. Season with salt, pepper, and maybe a few crushed red pepper flakes if you’re feeling wild.

Trail Tip:

Use shelf-stable cheese sauce packets or powdered cheese + powdered milk for a lighter pack.