Kids

Mac and Cheese Cups

Name: Mac and Cheese Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Kids
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Elbow macaroni; 2 tbsp Butter; 2 tbsp All-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups Milk; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/8 tsp Black pepper; 1/4 tsp Paprika; 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, grated; 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, grated; 1 large Egg; 1/3 cup Bread crumbs; 1 tbsp Melted butter

Golden baked mac and cheese cups made in a muffin tin, with a soft creamy center and lightly crisp edges. They are easy for kids to hold and eat, and work well for lunch, snack, or a simple dinner.

15 minsPrep

25 minsCook

EasyDifficulty

410 kcal per serving16g protein 36g carbs 20g fat

Watch it madeEmily's Kitchen · 1:24

Ingredients

Elbow macaroni1 1/2 cups
Butter2 tbsp
All-purpose flour2 tbsp
Milk1 1/2 cups
Salt1/2 tsp
Black pepper1/8 tsp
Paprika1/4 tsp
Cheddar cheese, grated1 1/2 cups
Mozzarella cheese, grated1/2 cup
Egg1 large
Bread crumbs1/3 cup
Melted butter1 tbsp

Method

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease 6 muffin cups well.
Cook the macaroni in salted water until just tender, then drain and let cool slightly.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in the milk, then add the salt, pepper, and paprika; cook until the sauce thickens.
Remove from the heat and stir in the cheddar and mozzarella until melted.
Whisk the egg in a bowl, then stir in the warm cheese sauce and the macaroni.
Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups and press down gently.
Mix the bread crumbs with the melted butter and sprinkle over the tops.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until set and lightly golden on top.
Cool for 5 minutes before loosening with a knife and serving warm.