Description
Delicious and portable Mac and Cheese Muffins perfect for lunch boxes, easily customizable with various ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup elbow macaroni (or any small pasta)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs (optional)
- Ham bits, peas, or shredded rotisserie chicken (optional add-ins)
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, then drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cheeses, eggs, and milk. Mix well.
- Add salt, pepper, or any desired flavorings to taste.
- Spoon the mixture into a greased muffin tin.
- If desired, sprinkle bread crumbs on top for a crispy texture.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 20 minutes, or until golden and firm.
- Let cool before removing from the tin.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days or freeze for longer storage. Let cool before taking out of the pan to prevent breaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg