Ale Mac 'n Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 slices hearty country-style white bread, torn
• 6 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter, divided
• ¼ cup packed fresh parsley leaves
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 lb. elbow macaroni
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
• 3 ½ cups whole milk
• 1 bottle amber or brown ale (12 oz.)
• 12 oz. shredded sharp Cheddar (3 cups)
• 4 oz. shredded American cheese (1 cup)
• 2 tsp. Dijon mustard