MUFFIN-TIN MAC AND CHEESE CUPS

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These muffin-tin mac and cheese cups work equally well on a buffet or in a lunch box!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb uncooked elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Place foil muffin liner in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups. Spray liners with cooking spray. Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain, and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in 4-quart saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add flour, salt and pepper; cook and beat with whisk 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Slowly beat in milk. Heat just to boiling, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese. Stir in macaroni. Divide mixture evenly among cups.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 2 tablespoons butter uncovered on High 60 to 90 seconds or until melted. Stir in bread crumbs and parsley. Spoon on top of mixture in cups. Gently press.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until bread crumb mixture is golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

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