Mac n Cheese Muffins

2 cups elbow macaroni

2 tablespoons butter

1 egg, beaten

1 cup milk

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3 cups cheese, shredded, half cheddar and half mozzarella

1/2 cup bacon, fried and crumbled

2/3 cup bread crumbs

2 teaspoons butter, melted

Paprika

1.Cook macaroni until done but still a bit firm, drain and pour macaroni back in the pot. Stir in butter and beaten egg until macaroni is completely coated.

2.Stir in cheese and bacon, reserving 1/2 cup of cheese for the topping.

3.Spoon into well greased muffin tins.

4.Mix together bread crumbs and melted butter until crumbly.

5.Top muffins with reserved cheese and the crumbly bread crumbs.

6.Sprinkle paprika over the top.

7.Bake in 350º oven for 25 minutes, until tops are browned.

8.Remove from oven and allow muffins to cool 5 minutes before removing them from the pans.

9.Yield: 18 regular size muffins