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!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large beaten egg
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Steps
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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.
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Stir in 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and 1 large beaten egg until the pasta is evenly coated.
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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.
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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.
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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 (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (11% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| uncooked elbow macaroni | 2 cups | - | - |
| unsalted butter | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| beaten egg | 1 large | - | - |
| shredded sharp Cheddar cheese | 1.5 cups | Rp 30.000/170g | Rp 26.471 |
| shredded mozzarella cheese | 1.5 cups | - | - |
| milk | 1 cup | - | - |
| seasoned dry bread crumbs | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| olive oil | 2 teaspoons | - | - |
| salt | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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