Mac & Cheese Cups Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cheese Sauce
- 2
- 3
Add Milk
Slowly whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook and stir until the mixture thickens and begins to simmer.
- 4
Incorporate Cheese
Remove the saucepan from heat and gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Fold the cooked elbow macaroni into the cheese sauce until fully coated.
Assembly and Baking
- 6
Prepare Topping
In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and melted butter until well combined.
- 7
Fill Muffin Tin
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin. Spoon the macaroni and cheese mixture into each muffin cup, filling them about ¾ full.
- 8
Add Topping
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of each macaroni cup.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and crispy.
- 10
Cool and Serve
Allow the mac and cheese cups to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm.