Mac & Cheese Cupcakes

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 1 (8-oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni, cooked
• 1 t. olive oil
• 1-1/2 c. milk
• 2 T. cornstarch
• 1 t. Dijon mustard
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 c. seasoned dry bread crumbs

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from gooseberrypatch.typepad.com

Preparation

Step 1

Toss macaroni with olive oil; set aside.

In a medium saucepan, whisk milk and cornstarch until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Stir in mustard, salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, stirring frequently. Add cheese and stir until melted; fold in macaroni.

Grease 12 muffin cups with butter; coat with bread crumbs and shake off excess. Spoon in macaroni mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 25 minutes, until golden.

Makes one dozen.