Preheat oven to 350 and grease muffin pan or add cupcake liners

Boil macaroni according to package directions

In a skillet, melt butter and add flour. Whisk together over medium heat for a few minutes

Gradually add milk to butter and flour. Whisk constantly for 10 minutes over medium heat until it begins to thicken

Remove skillet from heat and stir in most of cheese and all of the macaroni

Salt and pepper to taste

Fill muffin cups with 2 tablespoons of mac and cheese mixture

Add a layer of broccoli or peas to each cup

On top of the vegetables, fill each muffin cup with remaining mac and cheese mixture

Sprinkle paprika and cheese on top of each muffin

Bake 20-30 minutes, until muffins begin to brown