Mac and Cheese Muffins

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Mac and Cheese Muffins

My favorite part of Macaroni and Cheese is the crispy cheese on top. This delicious Mac and Cheese Muffins Recipe creates single servings, with crispy cheese all around the edges.  It makes 12 individual muffins or 6 servings.

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Mac and Cheese Muffins Recipe

Creamy mac and cheese with a crunchy bread crumb topping. These bite sized bad boys are kid and weigh watcher friendly.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 Muffins
Calories: 208kcal

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Ingredients

  • 2 Cups of Uncooked Elbow Macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon ⅛ of a stick of butter
  • 1 Egg Beaten just whip it in a dish with a fork
  • 1 Cup of Whole Milk
  • 1 ½ Cups Cheddar Cheese divided
  • 1 ½ Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • ½ Cup Seasoned Dry Breadcrumbs
  • 2 Teaspoons Olive Oil
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
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Instructions

  • Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees F.  Grease a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Mix breadcrumbs, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl until the crumbs are moist.
  • Boil lightly salted water and add the macaroni. Cook for around 8 minutes, or until al dente.
  • Drain and return it to the pan. Then mix in butter and egg until coated.  Stir in Milk,  Mozzarella Cheese and one cup of the Sharp Cheddar Cheese until melted.
  • Spoon evenly into a muffin pan.  Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of Sharp cheese and bread crumbs on top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until slightly browned. Let sit in tins for a few minutes before enjoying!

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 323mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 298IU | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 1mg
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Nutrition Info: Amount Per Serving  Calories: 208 | Total Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 46mg (5 WW Points Plus per serving!)

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23 Comments

  1. This is not just a "for the kids" recipe! My husband and I loved these and I will be making them for my daughters bday party tomorrow!

  2. I had no idea that mac and cheese could be made into a muffin. I'll bet it's really good.

    1. Hi Lisa,
      I actually just made these again this past week. Super yummy!

  3. I like the cheese and crunchy top also, this is a wonderful recipe, thank you for posting this!!

  4. OH MY YUM! Thanks for sharing - I must try this recipe!! 🙂

  5. Christy Newell says:

    Yum... I bet my kids would love these!

  6. Kristin Wheeler (MamaLuvsBooks) says:

    WOW!! What a great idea! Mac N Cheese is my kids' favorite! Would never have thought about muffins. Pinning!!!

  7. Heather ~ Acting Balanced Mom says:

    what a neat way of making mac and cheese fun! Will definitely have to try this!

  8. Danielle @ Royalegacy says:

    Mm..Sounds good. I love the portion control.

  9. These look awesome!!! Thanks for including a breakdown of the Calories including Weight Watcher points.

  10. This looks absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing!

  11. These look SO good - all of the crusty yummy part that is the BEST in baked mac and cheese!

  12. maria @close to home says:

    now this is a new way to enjoy mac and cheese my kids will love it.

  13. These look so yummy! I'm not allowed to eat them though b/c I just had my gall bladder removed. You're making me hungry. lol

    1. Aww I'm sorry 🙁 Wishing you a speedy recovery!

  14. Trisha G. says:

    These sound (and look) delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe, I think my toddler would love these!

  15. That's such a great idea for school lunches!