Mac & Cheese Muffins

An ideal meal for children's parties that tastes delicious, has a very attractive presentation, and is easy to eat.
Ingredients
12
Servings
  • 250 grams elbow pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 2 1/2 cups cow's milk
  • 1 cup Manchego cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cups Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup cauliflower, steamed (purée)
Preparation
45 mins
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Medium
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 2 tablespoons of salt and cook. Once boiling, cook the pasta for 5-6 minutes or until it is almost al dente.
  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook for 1 more minute. Add the milk and continue whisking until it starts to boil, then reduce the heat and cook for another 5-10 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat, add the manchego and cheddar cheese, and mix until melted and incorporated. Add the cauliflower purée and continue mixing. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix the pasta with the cheese sauce.
  • Grease a muffin tin (8) with butter and divide the pasta among the 8 muffins, topping with the shredded parmesan cheese.
  • Bake the pasta for 15 minutes, remove from the oven, and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes before removing from the mold.

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