Mac & Cheese Nuggets

By mrsjorn

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 1/2 T butter
• 2 T all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 lb american cheese slices, chopped
• 1 egg yolk, beaten
• 1/4 t paprika
• 8 oz pkg elbow macaroni, cooked

Preparation

Step 1

Lightly grease mini muffin tines. 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 serving plate. Makes 4 dozen.