Mac & Cheese Cupcakes

Directions

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   1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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   2. Cook the macaroni until tender. Drain, toss with a little bit of the oil, and set aside.
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   3. In a medium nonstick saucepan, whisk together the milk and cornstarch until well blended. Stirring often, bring to a boil over medium heat.
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   4. Stir in the mustard, pepper, and salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened.
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   5. Stir in the cheddar until it melts, then fold in the macaroni.
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   6. Butter two cupcake pans and coat with the bread crumbs. (Be sure to shake off the excess.)
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   7. Fold the chives into the macaroni mixture. Spoon the mixture into the pans and top with bread crumbs to taste.
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   8. Bake until golden on top, 15 to 25 minutes.