Description
Mini Mac and Cheese Cups are a delightful and easy-to-make snack that kids will love. Perfect for parties or as a fun meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Grease a muffin tin and spoon the mac and cheese mixture into each cup.
- If desired, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top for added crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.
- Feel free to add cooked vegetables or proteins for extra nutrition.
- Adjust the cheese type for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Mini Mac and Cheese Cups, Kids Snack, Easy Recipe