Mac-n-Cheese Cupcakes

Technically Mini Mac-n-Cheese Pies, but Noah says they are cupcakes:)

2C. Ritz Crackers-crushed
3C. Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
5Tbs Butter, melted
2Tbs Butter, COLD and chopped
3C. Macaroni Noodles, cooked
2 Large Eggs
1/2C Milk
1/4C Sour Cream
1/4tsp Salt

Combine cracker crumbs, 1C cheese, and melted butter. Scoop into muffin tin (one with 12 cups) Press down and up the sides to make a "crust" for your pies. Set Aside. Combine eggs, milk, sour cream, cold butter, and salt. Add the macaroni noodles and 1/2 C cheese, stir until combined. Spoon noodle mixture on top of your crusts (approximately 2Tbs each but just divide evenly into all of the crusts) Top with reaming shredded cheese. Bake at 350 for 25 min. until cheese is golden and slightly crisp. Allow to cool before removing them from the pan if you want them to keep their "cupcake" shape.

This is the exact recipe I used but I think next time I will add a little more Sour Cream and Cheese to the noodle mixture for a creamier center! But they were a BIG hit!!!

Recipe courtesy of "Food Network" and "Paula Dean"