Easy Mac and Cheese Muffins

These mac and cheese cups feature tender macaroni pasta, milk, Cheddar, and mozzarella baked in a muffin tin for handheld bites that are fun to eat.

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

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a muffin pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Stir together bread crumbs, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl until well combined; set aside.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and return pasta to the pot.

Step 4

Stir beaten egg and butter into cooked pasta until pasta is evenly coated. Stir in mozzarella cheese, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, and milk until well combined. Spoon mixture into the prepared muffin tin. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over the tops.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is nicely browned, about 30 minutes. Allow mac and cheese cups to set for a few minutes before removing from the pan.