Buffalo Mac and Cheese Cups Recipe | Spicy Appetizer Bites

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin generously.

2. 2

   Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

4. 4

   Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to create a roux.

5. 5

   Gradually add milk while whisking constantly until smooth.

6. 6

   Cook until sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

8. 8

   Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.

9. 9

   Spoon mac and cheese mixture into prepared muffin cups, filling to the top.

10. 10

    Mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over each cup.

11. 11

    Top with blue cheese crumbles.

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    Bake for 20-25 minutes until tops are golden and crispy.

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    Let cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing.

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    Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.