Baked Mac & Cheese Cups

Step 1

Butter all 12 cups of a standard size muffin tin and set aside. Place a pot of salted water over high heat on the stovetop to boil and preheat your oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Cook the pasta, according to the package directions, or until al dente.

Step 3

While the pasta is cooking, melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Step 4

Whisk in the salt, pepper, and flour until the flour is smooth.

Step 5

Slowly whisk in the milk and heat until just boiling, then remove from the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese.

Step 6

Once the pasta is done cooking, drain well, and gently stir into the cheese sauce.

Step 7

Divide the pasta among the 12 muffin cups.

Step 8

Top evenly with the breadcrumbs.

Step 9

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tops are just starting to brown.

Step 10

Let cool completely before removing from the pan. You may need to loosen the cups with a butter knife before gently removing them from the pan.