MAC AND CHEESE CUPS

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I started making these for a close friend's daughter when she started eating solid food. She loves mac and cheese and could hold these in her tiny hands to feed herself. Now the adults like them more than the kids! They're always requested at potlucks. -Karen Lambert, Weaverville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
5 tablespoons butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in cheese and butter until melted., In another bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, sour cream, salt and pepper until blended. Add to macaroni mixture; stir until well blended. Spoon macaroni into 24 well-greased muffin cups. Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.