Deen Bros. Mini Macaroni Pies

Based on 8 reviews

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 35 crackers)
2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (10 ounces)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
4 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni (8 ounces uncooked), drained and kept hot
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 8 cups of a 12-cup muffin pan.

In a bowl, combine the crackers, 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, and the melted butter. Divide the mixture among the prepared muffin cups and press firmly in the bottom and up the sides of the cups.

In a large bowl, mix the macaroni with ½ cup of the cheddar cheese. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sour cream, cold butter pieces, and salt. Stir the milk mixture into the macaroni.

Spoon 2 tablespoons of the macaroni mixture into each cracker crust and top with the remaining cheddar cheese. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the cheese is browned and slightly crispy. Allow the pies to cool slightly before unmolding and serving warm.

Servings: 4
Prep Time:
Cook Time: 30-60 min
Difficulty: Moderate

Show: The Deen Bros. Take it Easy

Ratings for this Entry:

Submitted on July 7, 2010

This was a huge hit at Sunday supper. I used a mini-muffin tin and the recipe yielded 24 mini-muffins. I also used club crackers in place of Ritz crackers and it was fabulous anyway. One reviewer mentioned left over macaroni and a dry muffin...I had leftover macaroni too, but I spooned a T. of "juice" over each mini cup before sprinkling with cheese and it turned out perfect. I will most definitely be making these again and again!

Submitted on July 7, 2010

The first time I made these for Sunday family dinner, my 4 yr old granddaughter ate FOUR of them. Obviously, they are a HUGE hit!

Submitted on July 7, 2010

These are really good. My family just loved them.

Submitted on June 6, 2010

I made this for Father's Day today ... after seeing it made on one of Paula's shows a few weeks ago. It was perfect .. SUPER EASY! We are huge mac n cheese eaters and the muffins were so awesome!! I used Chez it Crackers instead of Ritz ... perfect switch out! Thanks for another fabulous recipe Paula! I <3 you!!

Submitted on June 6, 2010

It was good, but mine came out dry, I didn't overcook...hoping that someone could tell me why. I also had a bunch of macaroni left over. Was my muffin tin to small? I used a regular size one. Please help!

Submitted on June 6, 2010

My family loved this! I didn't have Ritz crackers when I found this receipe so I substitued Saltine crackers. It was a big hit!

Submitted on November 11, 2009

Made these for Thanksgiving. Such a great recipe! Easy to prepare and they were a huge hit.

Submitted on November 11, 2009

I was given the job of cooking mac n cheese for Thanksgiving. This is a big job, because people are serious about their mac n cheese! I looked through a lot of recipes and decided to try this one. I figured anything with Ritz crackers has to be good. I also liked that it was a little different from traditional recipes. My boyfriend wasn't sure about my choice and made me do a trial run the night before the big day. Oh my gosh! You will not believe how GOOD this recipe is! Everyone LOVED it! Thank you boys!