Freezer-Friendly Pasta Pops
Who says pasta can’t be playful? These Freezer-Friendly Pasta Pops take your favorite mac and cheese or saucy spaghetti, mold them into muffin tins with sticks, and freeze into hand-held, reheat-ready bites. Perfect for lunchboxes, snacks, or party trays—just pop, warm, and enjoy that gooey, cheesy center!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- freeze time: 1 hour+
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 34 minute
- Yield: 6–8 pasta pops 1x
Ingredients
2 cups cooked mac and cheese or spaghetti with sauce
1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
1 egg (to help bind)
Optional: diced veggies, mini pepperoni, breadcrumbs for crunch
Muffin tin + lollipop sticks or popsicle sticks
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) if baking before freezing.
Mix cooked pasta with shredded cheese and egg in a bowl.
Scoop mixture into greased muffin tins, pressing down slightly.
Insert a stick into the center of each.
Bake for 12–15 minutes until set and slightly crisp on top.
Let cool completely, then freeze in tin or transfer to freezer bags.
Reheat in microwave or toaster oven until warm and melty.
Nutrition
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
Find it online: https://flavorscroll.com/freezer-friendly-pasta-pops/