Three-Cheese Mini Macs

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente pasta. Drain well.
  • Grease four 12-cup mini muffin tins with butter. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Der Alpen Cheese into the cups, tapping out any excess.
  • In a saucepan, melt 1 ½ tablespoons butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes over medium heat. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth, then bring to a simmer. Cook, whisking often, until thickened (about 5 minutes).
  • Remove from heat and whisk in both cheddar and Old German cheeses until melted. Whisk in egg yolk and paprika. Gently fold in the cooked macaroni.
  • Spoon the mac and cheese mixture into the prepared muffin cups, packing lightly. Sprinkle with the remaining Der Alpen Cheese.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden and bubbly. Let cool slightly before removing from tins and serving.

Serves 12