Mac and Cheese Muffin Cups
A fun alternative to regular mac and cheese! These muffins are kid friendly and packed with flavor! Skip the box and try these out!!
Servings: 12
Calories: 214kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoon butter, divided
- 2 tablespoon flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and place liners into muffin tray.
- Spray cooking spray into each muffin cup to avoid sticking.
- Cook macaroni as directed on box. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoon butter.
- Add in the flour, salt, and pepper and stir with whisk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Slowly pour in the milk, heating until just boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheese.
- Stir in the cooked macaroni.
- Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups.
- In a microwavable bowl, microwave the remaining 2 tablespoon butter until melted.
- Stir in the bread crumbs.
- Spoon mixture evenly on top of macaroni cups.
- Place muffin tray into oven and bake 18-20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 1mg
