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Macaroni & Cheese Prosciutto Cups

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Creamy Macaroni & Cheese in a crispy Prosciutto Cup and topped with a lacy parmesan wafer - comfort food made elegant, but it couldn't be easier to make!

You’ve been good all week. Eating well, exercising, right? Even if you haven’t, let’s just say you have. Why? Because it’s Friday and baby you deserve to cut loose! So grab yourself a glass of wine (or whatever your drink of choice is) and let’s make some Macaroni & Cheese Prosciutto Cups!

Creamy Macaroni & Cheese in a crispy Prosciutto Cup and topped with a lacy parmesan wafer - comfort food made elegant, but it couldn't be easier to make!

Creamy mac n’ cheese in a crispy prosciutto cup and topped with a lacy parmesan wafer – this is pure comfort food made elegant, but it couldn’t be easier to make! All you have to do is:

  1. Line a muffin tin with prosciutto.
  2. Make the mac n’ cheese.
  3. Fill the prosciutto cups with the mac n’ cheese and bake.
  4. Make the wafers, simply by baking shredded parmesan.
  5. Plate the mac n’ cheese prosciutto cups, sprinkle with chives, and top with a wafer.

Ok, so obviously I’ve gone into more detail in the recipe instructions; but you get the idea. Pretty simple, right? So come on, let’s make some Macaroni and Cheese Prosciutto Cups – you’ve earned it.

Creamy Macaroni & Cheese in a crispy Prosciutto Cup and topped with a lacy parmesan wafer - comfort food made elegant, but it couldn't be easier to make!

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Macaroni & Cheese Prosciutto Cups
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Serves: 12 cups
 
Creamy Macaroni & Cheese in a crispy Prosciutto Cup and topped with a lacy parmesan wafer - comfort food made elegant, but it couldn't be easier to make!
Ingredients
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • 12 slices of prosciutto
  • 8 ounces dried macaroni
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1¼ cup milk
  • 1 cup smoked gouda, grated
  • ¾ cup parmesan, grated
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chives, sliced
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray. Line each cup with 1 slice of prosciutto and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (it should be salted like the ocean). Cook according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
  4. In a large sauce pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the shallot and garlic and sweat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not let it brown. Sprinkle with flour and stir to fully incorporate. Slowly add the milk while whisking continuously. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Continue to stir constantly for 5 minutes, until it has thickened.
  5. Add the gouda and ½ cup of the parmesan. Stir until completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Season with nutmeg.*
  6. Add the cooked macaroni and stir to fully incorporate. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Spoon the macaroni and cheese into each prosciutto-lined cup and bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Allow the cups to cool while you prepare the parmesan wafers.
  8. Meanwhile, line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Place 1 teaspoon of the extra parmesan cheese in a little mound. Using the back of the spoon, spread the mound out into a small circle, about the size of a silver dollar. Bake for 4-5 minutes, just until they start to turn golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before removing.
  9. Remove the macaroni and cheese prosciutto cups from the muffin tin and plate. Garnish with chives and top with a parmesan wafer. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
* The sauce can be made the day before. In that case, wait to cook the macaroni until you're ready to assemble the dish so it doesn't dry out. When you're ready to assemble everything, simply heat the cheese sauce gently in a sauce pan. Then add the cooked macaroni.

 

Creamy Macaroni & Cheese in a crispy Prosciutto Cup and topped with a lacy parmesan wafer - comfort food made elegant, but it couldn't be easier to make!

Comments

  4. This is great for Saturday night apps with a nice glass of red wine or Sunday game day eats with a nice big cold beer. Thanks for the versatile recipe! lol! Hubby is going to flip for this one because you know it has his favorite food, mac-n-cheese 🙂

    • I hope your hubby enjoys! Mac n’ cheese is one of my favorite comfort foods. I even like the kind from the box and the powder packet (shhh…. don’t tell anyone) 😛

  5. Well, It is no longer Friday, but I never need an excuse to eat mac n’ cheese! ESPECIALLY if it looks like THIS! I die for all things bite size and mini, but these are beyond! LOVE the prosciutto cups and the lace parmesan garnish is swoon worthy! PERFECTION! Gimme the whole damn pan! 🙂 I don’t share. Pinned! Cheers, lovie! XO

    • Thanks, Marissa. I’m a bit embarrassed to admit this, but out of all of them… there were only 3 left for my husband when he got home. Oops! 😉

  8. Yes, yes and yes!! I love this! I bet the combination of prosciutto, mac n cheese, and parmesan in one bite is fantastic! This is ultimate comfort food perfect for the weekend!!

    • The crispy little wafers have already become a usual in our house 😉 They’re great to snack on and to serve to guests along with a cheese board!

  10. Yeah, I haven’t been that good this week, but it is Friday – time for some prosciutto mac and cheese cups! Love them! Pinned to cry them!

  11. I LOVE THAT WE ARE IN SYNC! And no, I haven’t been good at all this week but I still DESERVE these!! You are a legend, I could totally eat a whole platter of these. I LOVE prosciutto and I LOVE Mac N Cheese and putting them in cup form? Genius. Major sharing about to happen!

    • Oh I’ve been terrible all week! But did that stop me from scarfing these down… h3ll no! 😉 Thanks for sharing sweets! xoxo

    • So happy to provide some ideas! The parmesan wafers are great on their own too – I serve them as ‘chips’ for guests sometimes 🙂

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