Mac and Cheese Cups

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 12 large thin slices black forest ham
• 1 cup elbow macaroni
• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 ounces Velveeta, cut in cubes
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 4 cheese straws, crushed

1. Preheat the oven to 375F.
2. Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Line each cup with the ham slices, pressing into the bottom and up the sides, overlapping each slice as needed.
4. Cook the macaroni according to the package's directions and drain.
5. Meanwhile, heat the milk in a saucepan until bubbles form around the edges.
6. Add the Velveeta and stir until smooth, then add the cheddar and stir until smooth.
7. Remove from the heat and fold in the pasta and peas.
8. Divide among the muffin cups and sprinkle the cheese straws on top.
9. Bake until the cheese is bubbling and the edges and top are brown, about 10 minutes.
10. Remove from the muffin tin and serve hot.

nonstick cooking spray, thin slices black forest ham, elbow macaroni, milk, velveeta, cheddar, frozen peas, cheese straws

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mac-and-cheese-cups.html (may not work)