Mac and Beer Cheese Cups

  • 18
  • 30 mins
  • 60 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 cup Progresso® panko bread crumbs
  • 8 oz uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1/4 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup lager beer, such as a Boston lager
  • 1 cup shredded American cheese (4 oz)
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (10 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Slices of cooked beer bratwurst or popcorn, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 375°F. Place foil baking cup in each of 18 regular-size muffin cups. In small microwavable bowl, microwave 1 tablespoon of the butter uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in bread crumbs; set aside.

Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.

Meanwhile, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in 4-quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring with whisk. While continuing to stir, add milk and beer. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened and smooth. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses, salt and pepper. Add cooked macaroni; stir well.

Spoon about 1/4 cup macaroni into each cup. Top each with scant 1 tablespoon bread crumb mixture.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and topping is golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Garnish with bratwurst or popcorn.

Serves 18

1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 170(Calories from Fat 80),Total Fat 9g(Saturated Fat 5g,Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 25mg;Sodium 310mg;Total Carbohydrate 15g(Dietary Fiber 0g,Sugars 1g),Protein 7g;Percent Daily Value*:Exchanges:1 Starch;0 Fruit;0 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;1/2 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;1 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:1;*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.