Italian Mac~n~Parmesan Cheese Cup
April 9, 2020
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup lowfat milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg, beaten
4 cups of cooked elbow macaroni or small shells, try whole wheat for a boost of fiber
1/2 cup chopped black olives
1/4 cup finely chopped sundried tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped basil
3/4 cups panko
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Step-by-Step Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Coat a 24-section mini muffin tray with olive oil spray. Set aside.
- Melt butter in medium sauce pan over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and whisk milk in slowly until there are no lumps and it starts to thicken.
- Stir in next 5 ingredients (garlic powder through black pepper) and continue to stir until the cheese melts.
- Remove from heat and gently fold in egg, cooked pasta, olives, sundried tomatoes and basil.
- Spoon mixture into muffin tin and evenly top with bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until tops is browned and cups are bubbling.
- Enjoy!