Macaroni & Cheese Cupcakes

This is a great little dish to have for your next party.  Small enough to be just the right amount of pasta and cheese but full of flavor.  This is always a hit with the kids... I love macaroni and cheese, but when it's homemade, it is even better. Here is the recipe.  The original recipe calls for cheddar cheese but I used a blend of Italian cheese from Trader Joe's and it was to die for! So don't be afraid to mix and match cheese to see what you like!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces elbow macaroni
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, plus a little more for garnish (or any blend you like)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400.  Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper or foil liners.

1. Cook the macaroni until done.  Drain and immediately return to pot.

2. Add cheese and stir briefly until almost melting.

3. Beat eggs into milk, and then pour mixture into macaroni.  Mix well.

4. Ladle macaroni mixture into muffins tins, and bake for 20 minutes.  Cool slightly before serving

Serve this at your next party... or make it for a small dinner for kids! What ever event you make it at, it will surely be a hit and remember to take the Thyme to Savor...