Baked Mac and Cheese Cups
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 166cal
These Baked Mac and Cheese Cups are a fun meal or side dish -- they're family friendly and easy to customize! They're also perfect for a party! Includes step by step recipe video
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Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked macaroni pasta (125 grams)
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup 1% milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon sriracha sauce (optional)
- 2½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a medium pot over medium high heat, cook macaroni in boiling, salted water for 5 minutes or just until al dente (don't overcook!). Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 375℉ and lightly grease 8 muffin cups (or use a silicone muffin pan, no greasing needed).
- In a large bowl, whisk together egg, milk, salt and sriracha if using. Stir in cooked macaroni and shredded cheese.
- Divide evenly between 8 muffin cups and bake for 20-22 minutes, until golden brown on top and completely set. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before running a knife carefully around the edge of the cup and removing. Serve.
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Notes
*To MAKE AHEAD: Prepare up until baking, cover and refrigerate muffin pan until ready to bake. The macaroni will absorb liquid as it sits, so I recommend baking within a couple of hours for best results.
Substitutions:
- Macaroni: for more fiber, choose a whole wheat macaroni.
- Cheese: you can use any good melting cheese! Shredded fresh from the block is best.
- Sriracha: this adds flavor but doesn't make it spicy. You can omit or swap for a pinch of black pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 166cal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Sugar: 1g