Cheesy Mac and Cheese Muffin Bites
Ingredients List
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cooking spray
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½ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
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1 large egg, beaten
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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1 cup milk
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray.
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In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, olive oil, and salt until well combined; set aside.
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Boil a large pot of lightly salted water, then cook the pasta until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and return the pasta to the pot.
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Add the beaten egg and butter to the cooked pasta, stirring until evenly coated. Then, add the mozzarella, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and milk, mixing thoroughly. Spoon the mixture into the muffin tin, topping with the remaining cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs.
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Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown. Let the mac and cheese muffins sit for a few minutes before carefully removing from the tin.
Nutritional Information (per portion)
| 209 | Calories |
| 10g | Fat |
| 18g | Carbs |
| 11g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 209 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 28% |
| Cholesterol 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium 382mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 251mg | 19% |
| Iron 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium 113mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5