Mac & Cheese Nuggets

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1-1/2 T. butter
• 2 T. all-purpose flour
• 3/4 c. milk
• 1-1/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 lb. American cheese slices, chopped
• 1 egg yolk, beaten
• 1/4 t. paprika
• 8-oz. pkg. elbow macaroni, cooked

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from gooseberrypatch.typepad.com

Preparation

Step 1

Lightly grease mini muffin cups. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, tapping out excess. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour; cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk until boiling, about 5 minutes. Add Cheddar and American cheeses; remove from heat and stir until smooth. Whisk in egg yolk and paprika; fold in macaroni until well coated.

Spoon rounded tablespoons of mixture into prepared tins; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Bake at 425 degrees until hot and golden, about 10 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes; carefully transfer to a serving plate.

Makes 4 dozen.