Southern Pimento Cheese & Ham Baked Macaroni “Cupcakes” with Chef Lynn Michelle

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°
2. Place foil cupcake papers onto the muffin trays.
3. In a large bowl, blend eggs, half and half, milk, onion flake, salt, pepper, garlic powder; add chopped pimentos. Continue to blend slowly to create a creamy mixture.
4. Slowly add shredded sharp cheddar cheese and cubed ham while blending alternately with pimento juice. Note: More liquid may need to be added for desired texture of pimento cheese macaroni.
5. Place a foil cupcake paper into your hands and carefully spoon the mixture into the cupcake foils and replace into muffin tin. Optional: Top off with additional mixture and a little grated cheese.
6. Place muffin tray into the hot oven for approximately 20 minutes or until top is golden brown.  Serve hot.
7. Important note: Use SHARP cheddar cheese. Anything else will not produce the nice pungent flavor that you are looking for in your pimento cheese.