Description
Mini Mac & Cheese Cups are the ultimate comfort food, delivering creamy cheddar goodness in a fun, bite-sized format. Perfect for lunchboxes or parties, these delightful mini cups feature perfectly cooked elbow macaroni and a crispy panko topping that make them irresistible to both kids and adults. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, they promise to bring joy to your table with every cheesy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C). Lightly grease a muffin tin.
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in flour until smooth, then gradually whisk in milk until thickened. Add shredded cheddar and stir until melted.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pasta with cheese sauce and beaten eggs. Mix well.
- Spoon the mixture into muffin cups and top with panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cup (42g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg