MAC AND BEER CHEESE CUPS

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Beer and two kinds of cheese meet in these savory mac and cheese cupcakes. Garnish with beer brats or popcorn.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

Douglas Sturgeon
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These were too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


Jacque John
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These were a little bland for my taste. I think I would add some more cheese next time.


Syeda Iqra004
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These were easy to make and so good! I used a pepper jack cheese and they had a little bit of a kick. I will definitely be making these again.


Maruo Makwane
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These were delicious! I used a smoked cheddar cheese and they were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Sadeed Ladi
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These were easy to make and so delicious! I used a combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheese and they were perfect.


Naqeeb Khan
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These were perfect! I used a sharp cheddar cheese and they were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Dejen Meges
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These were too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


Anthonella Lopez
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These were a little bland for my taste. I think I would add some more cheese next time.


Ibe Chiamaka
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These were easy to make and so good! I used a pepper jack cheese and they had a little bit of a kick. I will definitely be making these again.


LoLena
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These were delicious! I used a smoked cheddar cheese and they were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


David Jere
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I made these for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. I used a combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheese and they were perfect.


Faithful Uwaoma
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These were so easy to make and so delicious! I used a sharp cheddar cheese and they were perfect. I will definitely be making these again.