Mac & Cheese Bites

Directions

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   Cook pasta and drain well.
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   Set aside.
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   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 3.
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   Spray a nonstick mini muffin pan, and set aside.
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   In a large pan, melt butter on medium heat.
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   Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
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    Add in the milk and bring to a boil, whisking frequently until very thick.
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    Add cheddar and parmesan cheese and stir to melt.
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    7.
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    Remove from heat and stir in the egg yolks, salt, nutmeg, and other optional spices.
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    Stir in macaroni.
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    8.
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    Spoon in the macaroni into prepared mini muffin pan.
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    Sprinkle extra parmesan cheese on top if desired.
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    9.
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    Bake for about 7-10 minutes.
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    Cool for 5 minutes.
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    10.
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    Using a spoon, loosen the mac and cheese bite and transfer to a platter to serve.
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    Yield about 60 bites!
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    Note: Make sure these are fresh and hot.
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    If you make them the night before serving, or reheat, some of the flavor gets lost.
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    If you like it VERY cheesy, reduce to 12-13 ounces of macaroni.