Mini Mac-n-Cheese Pies

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1 and 1/2 c. Ritz crackers, crushed (1 whole sleeve--I used my food processor and it worked great)

2 c. white cheddar cheese, grated and divided

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

4 and 1/2 c. cooked elbow macaroni (about 8 ounces uncooked)

One 5.2-ounce container of Boursin Garlic and Herb cheese (I found mine at Costco)

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cold

2 large eggs

1/2 c. milk

1/4 c. sour cream

1/4 tsp. salt

Pinch red pepper flakes

Parsley, for garnish, optional

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Generously spray cups of your muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers, 1 cup of the shredded white cheddar cheese, and the melted butter, mixing well until the mixture holds together and resembles coarse sand.  Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups and, using your fingers or the back of a spoon, firmly press the crust into the bottoms of each muffin cup.

3. In another large bowl, combine the cooked, and still hot macaroni with 1/2 cup of the shredded white cheddar, the Boursin cheese, and the butter, mixing well.

4. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sour cream, salt, and red pepper flakes, mixing well.  Add the egg/milk mixture to the cooked macaroni, mixing until all the ingredients are melted and smooth.

5. Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the macaroni mixture into each muffin cup.  If you have any leftover macaroni you can save it and bake it separately, if desired.  Top each muffin cup with the remaining white cheddar.  Bake the mac and cheese pies until lightly golden on top, about 20-25 minutes.

6. Let cool slightly before removing from the muffin pan, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.  Enjoy!