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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.
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 Muffins
Calories 208kcal
Author Krystle Smith

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

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