Guinness and Irish Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

elbow macaroni

2 tbsp

butter

2 tbsp

flour

2/3 cup

Guinness or other stout

1 1/2 cups

2% milk

1/2 cup

half and half

1/2 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

ground black pepper

1 tbsp

dijon mustard

2 oz

cream cheese (cut into pieces)

3 1/2 cups

grated Irish cheddar (divided (I used Kerrygold aged cheddar))

1 tbsp

butter

2 tsp

finely minced garlic

1/2 cup

panko breadcrumbs

salt/pepper

2 tsp

minced fresh parsley