Mac and Cheese Muffins

Name: Mac and Cheese Muffins
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H45M0.000S
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus 2 tablespoons for pasta water; 1 pound pasta shells; 2 cups whole milk; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup canned butternut squash; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper; 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar

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Level: Easy

Total: 45 min (includes resting time)
Active: 30 min

Yield: 12 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 45 min (includes resting time)
Active: 30 min

Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus 2 tablespoons for pasta water

1 pound pasta shells

2 cups whole milk

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 cup canned butternut squash

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 egg yolk, lightly beaten

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar

Directions

Watch how to make this recipe.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Fill a muffin tin with liners.
Bring a large pot of water with 2 tablespoons salt to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
In a small saucepan over low heat, heat the milk.
In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the warm milk (the mixture should start to thicken a bit) and cook for another minute. Add the butternut squash, garlic powder, egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper, and mix well. Remove from the heat, add 2 1/4 cups of the cheese and stir until the cheese has melted. Stir in the cooked pasta and toss to coat.
Fill each muffin cup with 1/3 cup of the pasta mixture. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon cheese. Bake until the sauce bubbles slightly and the tops begin to brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

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