Mac and Cheese Cups

Mac and cheese turns into a fancy-schmancy side dish in this totally amazing (and easy!) twist on the classic!

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Mac and Cheese Cups

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    Ingredients

    • 4 cups cooked elbow macaroni
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 1 cup table cream OR whole milk
    • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
    • 1/2 cup swiss cheese
    • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 tube Pillsbury Crescents
    • fresh ground pepper

    Directions

    1. 1In a large skillet, melt the butter and add the cooked macaroni.
    2. 2Sprinkle the cornstarch over the macaroni, then add the milk and stir together until the cornstarch is combined.
    3. 3Add the cheeses, onion powder, and salt. Stir together over medium heat until the cheese is melted and smooth.
    4. 4Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
    5. 5Open the Pillsbury crescents and press each triangle into a the cup of a muffin tin. Make sure you press the dough and seal it in the bottom of the muffin tin.
    6. 6Spoon the mac and cheese evenly into each croissant cup. Top with fresh ground pepper. Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the top is slightly golden brown and the edges of the crescents are golden brown.
    7. 7Serve warm and enjoy!

    Categories: Side Dishes, Pasta, 30 Minutes Or Less

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    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    Great idea and tastes fabulous!

    1/19/2013 3:51:14 PM
    andreareubencarbone
    andreareubencarbone said:

    made these for a friend's bbq & everyone loved them

    7/31/2012 11:25:33 AM
    denise kershner
    denise kershner said:

    the only thing I'm going to change about this recipe is to Not add corn starch , gross & unecessary

    7/29/2012 11:47:46 AM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    Yes its pepper. so good. :-)

    6/25/2012 8:56:16 AM
    TKS
    TKS said:

    love these

    6/9/2012 10:31:10 AM
    SterlingFoodPhoto
    SterlingFoodPhoto said:

    This looks quick, easy, fun and delicious! I have got to make me some of these!

    11/20/2011 5:24:15 PM
    udermuder
    udermuder said:

    what is 'ground mac and cheese'? in step 6, is it supposed to be pepper?

    11/7/2011 11:39:57 AM

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