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Bacon Macaroni Cups

Quick And Easy Holiday Appetizer Recipes!!! Don't Have Much Time To Spend In The Kitchen. I Have 3 Perfect Quick And Easy Appetizer Recipe Ideas That Will Leave A Lasting Impression.
Author cookingwithtammy

Ingredients

  • Ingredients Needed
  • 16 ounce box elbow macaroni
  • Salt to taste for boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil to prevent pasta from sticking
  • Cheese Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 8 ounces cheese total
  • Salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • Season All to taste

Instructions

  • Boiling macaroni, according to instructions on back of box. Straining and rinsing with cold water to stop cooking process.
  • Cheese Sauce Recipe
  • Using a medium size pot adding butter when melted add small amounts of all-purpose flour and whisking to combine.
  • Adding half-and-half and combining, adding cheese and stirring until melted.
  • Adding salt to taste, ground black pepper to taste, and season all to taste and combining.
  • Adding cheese and stirring until melted and well incorporated.
  • Taking cheese sauce pouring over macaroni and combining, Adding bacon, dried parsley and combining once more.
  • Tasting once more and adding more seasoning if necessary.
  • Scooping macaroni into nonstick grease cupcake pan, and topping with breadcrumbs.
  • Placing into preheated 425°F oven and allowing to bake for about 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are golden brown. (according to oven and size of pan being used be mindful to check before 12 to 14 minutes.)
  • Removing from oven, setting aside and allowing to cool for about 10 to 15 minutes before using a bread knife or small spatula around edges loosening to make removing from pan easier.