Easy Mac and Cheese Muffins
These mac and cheese muffins are the ultimate comfort food in bite-sized form — cheesy, crispy, and made to please both kids and grown-ups. Perfect for lunchboxes, parties, or a fun dinner twist, they’re portable, portioned, and packed with ooey-gooey goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 35mins
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
Ingredients
Cooking spray
½ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 tsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 large egg, beaten
1 tbsp butter
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
Instructions
Prep Oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
Breadcrumb Topping: Mix bread crumbs with olive oil. Set aside.
Cook Pasta: Boil macaroni in salted water until just tender. Drain well.
Mix Cheese Base: In a large bowl, mix hot pasta with butter, cheeses, milk, and beaten egg. Stir until creamy and well combined.
Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon mac and cheese mixture evenly into muffin cups. Sprinkle each with prepared breadcrumbs.
Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden and set. Let cool for 5 mins before removing.
Serve Warm: Great as a side, snack, or appetizer!
Nutrition
- Calories: 190
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
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