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Mac and Cheese Cups
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!
👥 15 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pan
- ●pot
- ●oven
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
boil
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni and cook for ⏱️ 8 minutes until al dente. Drain the cooked noodles and return them to the pan.
uncooked elbow macaroni2 cups
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stir
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Stir in 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and 1 large beaten egg until the pasta is evenly coated.
unsalted butter1 tablespoonlarge beaten egg1
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assemble
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Reserve ½ cup of the 1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese. Stir in the remaining 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, 1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, and 1 cup milk into the pasta. Spoon evenly into the muffin tin. Sprinkle the reserved cheese on top of each muffin cup.
milk1 cup
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sprinkle
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In a small bowl combine ½ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and ½ teaspoon salt. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture on the top of each muffin cup.
olive oil2 teaspoons
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bake
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Bake for ⏱️ 30 minutes in the preheated oven or until it is golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for ⏱️ 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
calories
105 kcal
fat Content
8 g
serving Size
1 serving
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
236 mg
protein Content
6 g
cholesterol Content
35 mg
carbohydrate Content
1 g
saturated Fat Content
5 g
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