Mac And Cheese Bites
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cup packed sharp cheddar, grated
- 1/4 cup Parmesan grated
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 LB elbow macaroni
- Heat oven to 425. Spray 24 nonstick mini muffin pan.
- In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for about 1 minute. Whisk in milk and bring to a boil. Cook whisking occasionally for about 2 - 3 minutes until thickened. Add cheddar and Parmesan and stir to melt. Remove from heat and stir in egg yolks, salt and nutmeg. Stir in macaroni.
- Spoon slightly rounded tablespoon of macaroni and cheese into prepared muffin pan. Each cup should be filled to the top. Pack each one down gently. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, until golden and sizzling. Let cool 10 - 15 minutes. Using teaspoon carefully loosen mac and cheese bites and transfer to platter.
- To make ahead, bake and cool mac and cheese bites. Sprinkle with a little more Parmesan. Package and refrigerate. Place bites on a baking sheet and bake in preheated 400 oven for 5 minutes. Serve warm.
butter, flour, milk, cheddar, parmesan grated, egg yolks, salt, nutmeg, elbow macaroni
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/mac-and-cheese-bites-50168921 (may not work)