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    Mac and Cheese Muffins

    Published: Feb 21, 2014 · Modified: Aug 1, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    If you have kids, macaroni and cheese is probably a staple. I know it is at our place. My kids can be picky eaters and macaroni and cheese is something they never balk at. But lets get real, it can get pretty boring, so I wanted to make my basic family friendly recipe a little different. In the past, we have used muffin tins to create Italian Meatloaf Cupcakes and Verde Chicken Enchilada Cups. I got out my trusty muffin tin again and made some delicious Mac and Cheese Muffins which were a hit with the entire family. Be sure to also try our Chili Macaroni Casserole.

    Mac and Cheese Muffins - If your kids love mac and cheese, try this fun variation.

    These mac and cheese muffins don't require many ingredients. In fact, you will be using most of the ingredients you use for your standard macaroni and cheese. But you will need a muffin tin.

    macaroni and cheese muffin ingredients

    You will want to make sure you grease the muffin tin generously, as these little muffins can be tough to get out otherwise. I found the easiest way to get them out intact was to run a butter knife along the sides and then use a large spoon to scoop them out.

    mac and cheese in a muffin tin

     After you take the muffins out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes in the pan.

    kids recipe - macaroni and cheese muffins

    It is great to make a batch of these and freeze what you don't use. Then on those rushed days, you can just pop a few in the microwave.

    mac and cheese muffins in pan

    Mac and Cheese Muffins

    Mac and Cheese Muffins - If your kids love mac and cheese, try this fun variation.
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 112kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 egg beaten
    • 1 tablespoon sour cream
    • ¾ cup milk
    • 2 cups shredded cheese I used a cheddar and jack blend
    • ½ cup shredded cheese
    • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • Pepper to taste
    • Dash of garlic powder
    • Cooking spray

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil a large pot of salted water and add the elbow macaroni. Boil according to package directions, then drain and return macaroni to pot with no heat.
    • Stir in butter, beaten egg and sour cream.
    • Add 2 cups of shredded cheese and milk and stir under low heat until the sauce starts to thicken a bit.
    • Generously grease a 12 cup muffin tin. Scoop the macaroni evenly into each cup.
    • Mix the reserved ½ cup of shredded cheese with ¼ cup of bread crumbs and sprinkle over the muffins. Spray the top of the muffins with cooking spray.
    • Bake for 30 minutes and let cool for a few minutes before removing from pan.

    Notes

    Prep time: 15 minutes
    Cook time: pasta cooking time + 30 minutes for baking
    Yield: 12 muffins

    Nutrition

    Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 386mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 267IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 1mg
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    For more family friendly recipes check out:

    Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

    Southwestern Casserole

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    1. Party of 5

      February 22, 2014 at 4:38 pm

      Oh my goodness, every kid loves mac & cheese. I'm taking this one 🙂

    2. Mari Corona

      February 21, 2014 at 3:18 pm

      My daughter will love this thanks for great share 🙂

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