Ranch and Blue Mac and Cheese Cupcakes #RSC

Submitted by May I Have That Rec

"Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. Creamy Mac and Cheese, Spicy Jalapeño, and Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix make these cupcakes a perfect appetizer for grown ups!"

 

• Ready In: 47mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 18 cupcakes
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 ounce Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
• 1 large jalapeno pepper, diced small
• 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• cooking spray

directions

1. Preheat the over to 375°F Line 18 muffin cups with foil liners. Spray with cooking spay.
2. Cook pasta al dente, according to instructions on the package. Drain well, transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
3. Melt butter in a medium size saucepan. Add flour and let it cook at medium heat for about a minute and a half, stirring constantly.
4. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to break up any lumps. Add Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix. Cook at medium low heat until it starts to thicken. Add shredded cheese, stir well and cook until the cheese is completely melted.
5. Pour cheese sauce into drained pasta and mix well. Add beaten eggs, crumbled blue cheese and diced jalapeno peppers and stir until well incorporated. Set aside.
6. To prepare the breadcrumb topping, combine breadcrumbs, salt, lemon zest and smoked paprika in a small bowl.
7. Spoon about ¼ cup pasta into each cupcake liner. Top each one with approximately 1 ½ teaspoons of seasoned breadcrumbs and 1 ½ teaspoons grated parmesan cheese.
8. Bake at 375F for about 25 minutes until golden brown.

Reviews

[aplasteitor]

really good! I loved it. Thank you for sharing!!!!!!

 

[sophiehl]

Such a great combination of flavors .... and what a lovely presentation

 

[papisakal]

The addition of blue cheese made all the flavors really pop!

 

[leelikestoeat]

love the jalapeno added to this unique mac and cheese

 

[babybol]

Just made this recipe. I love the spicy jalapeno it gives it a nice kick!