Mac and Broccoli Cheese Cups

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter 
• 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs plain crispy italian or style
• 4 oz elbow macaroni uncooked
• 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 cup milk 
• 12 oz broccoli frozen
• 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• oven
• whisk
• aluminum foil
• microwave
• muffin liners

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375°F.
2. Place foil baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups. In small microwavable bowl, microwave 1 tablespoon of the butter uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in bread crumbs; set aside.
3. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
4. Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in 4-quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour and salt. Cook 1 minute, stirring with whisk. While continuing to stir, add milk. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened and smooth. Stir in frozen broccoli and Cheddar cheese. Cover; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.
5. Remove form heat; stir in macaroni until well blended.
6. Spoon about 1/4 cup macaroni into each cup. Top each with 1 teaspoon bread crumb mixture.
7. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and topping is golden brown. Cook 5 minutes; remove from pan.