Easy Mac and Cheese Muffins

Easy Mac and Cheese Muffins

This takes a fun approach to the traditional mac and cheese recipe. Kids can eat it like a muffin and with their hands, making it a new mac and cheese experience!

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Calories
209 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. In a small bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, olive oil and salt; set aside.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook for about 8 minutes, it should still be a little bit firm. Remove from the heat, drain and return to the pan; stir in the butter and egg until pasta is evenly coated. Reserve 1/2 cup of sharp Cheddar cheese and stir the remaining Cheddar cheese, milk and mozzarella cheese into the pasta. Spoon into the prepared muffin tin. Sprinkle the reserved cheese and the bread crumb mixture over the tops.
Step 3
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the topping is nicely browned. Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan. This will allow the cheese to set and they will hold their muffin shape.
Easy Mac and Cheese Muffins
Easy Mac and Cheese Muffins
Easy Mac and Cheese Muffins
Easy Mac and Cheese Muffins

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

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