Easy Mac and Cheese Muffins Recipe
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Easy Mac and Cheese Muffins

By: joplin_7_7_7 
"This takes a fun approach to the traditional mac and cheese recipe. Kids can eat it like a muffin and with their hands, making it a new mac and cheese experience!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (76)

What to Drink?

Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. In a small bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, olive oil and salt; set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook for about 8 minutes, it should still be a little bit firm. Remove from the heat, drain and return to the pan; stir in the butter and egg until pasta is evenly coated. Reserve 1/2 cup of sharp Cheddar cheese and stir the remaining Cheddar cheese, milk and mozzarella cheese into the pasta. Spoon into the prepared muffin tin. Sprinkle the reserved cheese and the bread crumb mixture over the tops.
  3. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the topping is nicely browned. Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan. This will allow the cheese to set and they will hold their muffin shape.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 208 | Total Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 46mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2008 by Cookies   view full review
I will give this 5 stars for presentation! They look great. However, just by reading the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2008 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I wanted to make something special for my son's first day of Kindergarden. This fit the bill...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2007 by Chikee   view full review
The mac and cheese is no doubt bland - but, that can be fixed. I too like the idea of using...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2010 by modavey   view full review
I made these for my son's Christening, as I wanted to serve comfort food, but not a box of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2007 by Miss Sharon   view full review
First I have to say my 6 year old son gobbled this up! He loved it! However, it was a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2006 by jackie   view full review
At first I was a little skeptical because of the other posts. I was expecting something super...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2008 by AZ Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
For the most part I enjoyed these, but there were less of a hit with the kiddos than I thought...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2011 by daisygirl   view full review
This dish is always a big hit - of course, I tweek it to make it a little more flavorfull by...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2011 by shelleywilsonaz   view full review
The best mac'n'cheese recipe I've made. The only thing I added to the recipe was a Tbs. of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2006 by Weaam   view full review
quick & easy to prepare easy to eat delicious good for picky eaters

 

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