114 ozbox Deluxe Four Cheese Macaroni & Cheese i.e. Kraft or similar
1 ½cupshredded cheddar or Italian cheese blenddivided
2largeeggsbeaten
4slicesbaconcooked and crumbled
¼cuphalf and half or milk
¼teaspoongarlic powder
¼teaspoononion powder
¼teaspoondry mustard powder
Crumb topping:
2tablespoonbuttermelted
½cuppanko breadcrumbs
¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese
2teaspoonchopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F and spritz the wells of a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Set aside.
On the stove top in salted water, cook the macaroni per the instructions on the package. Drain well.
Add to a medium mixing bowl. To the bowl add cheese sauce packet, 1 cup shredded cheese, eggs, crumbled bacon, half and half, garlic powder, onion and mustard powder. Mix well.
Use a 4 oz ice cream scoop to divide the macaroni between the muffin cups. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup shredded cheese on top.
In a bowl, toss together crumb topping ingredients. Sprinkle evenly on top of the muffins.
Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and set. Rest in the pan for 5 minutes.
Run a knife around the edge to loosen. Serve immediately.
Notes
Fresh white breadcrumbs may be used in place of the panko breadcrumbs, if desired.