Naughy but Delish

My sister made these mac and cheese bites for our very successful game night this past Saturday. They.Are.So.Good. These aren't good for you. Don't try to make them good for you. Enjoy them as an occasional treat and hit the gym the next day. They are worth every bite.

Mac and Cheese Bites
makes about 50 (recipe is very easily halved)

Ingredients:

3 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour
1.5 cups milk
3 packed cups sharp cheddar, shredded
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 extra large egg yolks
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 24-count, nonstick mini muffin pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil. Cook, whisking occasionally, for about 2 -3 minutes until thickened. Add cheddar and Parmesan cheeses and stir to melt. Remove from heat and stir in egg yolks, salt and nutmeg. Stir in macaroni.

Spoon slightly rounded tablespoons of macaroni and cheese into the prepared mini muffin pan. Each cup should be filled to the top. Pack each one down gently. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.Bake for about 10 minutes, until golden and sizzling. Let cool for 5 minutes. Using a teaspoon, carefully loosen the mac and cheese bites and transfer to a platter to serve.

To make ahead, bake and cool mac and cheese bites. Package and refrigerate. Place bites on a baking sheet and bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 5 minutes. Serve warm.