Mini Mac and Cheese Cups

Name: Mini Mac and Cheese Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Butter; 0.5 tsp Cooking Spray; 1 whole Eggs; 2 cups Macaroni; 1 cup Milk; 1.5 cups Mozzarella Cheese; 2 tsp Olive Oil; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 cup Seasoned Bread Crumbs; 1.5 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Appetizer 🧄Side Dish 🥗Snack 🍿 American Low-Carb Low-Sodium Vegetarian 🥦Kosher ✡️Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Mini Mac and Cheese Cups bake into crisp-edged, golden bites with a creamy, cheesy center from mozzarella and sharp Cheddar. A hint of seasoned crumbs adds texture while the muffin-tin shape makes them perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or a cozy snack. Serve warm for the best balance of oozy middle and gently toasted top.

Prep15 mins
Cook40 mins
Serves12
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a muffin pan with cooking spray.
2

In a small bowl, stir together bread crumbs, olive oil, and salt until well combined; set aside.
3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta in the boiling water until slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain and return the pasta to the pot.
4

Stir the beaten egg and butter into the cooked pasta until evenly coated. Stir in the mozzarella cheese, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, and milk until well combined. Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the tops.
5

Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is nicely browned, about 30 minutes. Let the mac and cheese cups set for a few minutes before removing them from the pan.