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Mac and Cheese Cups

Alyssa Rivers
Mac and Cheese cups are a great twist on a classic side and are made of soft pasta coated in creamy, cheesy sauce and baked to perfection in a muffin pan to make serving a breeze.  These are a huge hit and everyone will rave about them!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 15 Mac and Cheese Cups
Calories 105 kcal

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook for 8 minutes until al dente. Drain and return to the pan. Stir in the butter and egg until the pasta is evenly coated.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese and stir the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese and milk into the pasta. Spoon evenly into the muffin tin. Sprinkle the reserved cheese on top.
  • In a small bowl combine the bread crumbs, olive oil, and salt. Sprinkle on the top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven or until it is golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.

Notes

Updated on August 6, 2020
Originally Posted on August 11, 2012

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 236mgPotassium: 45mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 254IUCalcium: 158mgIron: 1mg