Description
Mac and Cheese Muffins for Lunch Boxes are the ultimate cheesy comfort food transformed into delightful, portable bites. These golden-brown muffins combine macaroni, sharp cheddar, and optional veggies or proteins, making them perfect for kids’ lunches or snacks at any time of day. Easy to prepare and customize, they bring a delicious twist to a classic favorite that will satisfy both kids and adults with every gooey bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 ? cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ? cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ? cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- ? tsp salt
- ? tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- Cook the macaroni in salted water until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese (reserve some for topping), milk, eggs, melted butter, salt, pepper, and any optional add-ins.
- Spoon the mixture into muffin cups until three-quarters full. Top with reserved cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before removing from the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg