Best 9 Macaroni And Cheese Cupcakes Recipes

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When it comes to comfort food, macaroni and cheese is a classic dish that is loved by people of all ages. This classic pasta dish can be easily transformed into a delightful and visually appealing treat by baking it in cupcake form. Macaroni and cheese cupcakes are a fun and creative way to enjoy this traditional dish, whether it's for a party, a potluck, or a simple weeknight dinner. They are easy to make, customizable, and sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.

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BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE CUPCAKES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h38m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Vegetable cooking spray
2 cups dried breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
8 ounces ground turkey or chicken, preferably dark meat
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
8 ounces small pasta such as pennette, shells, or elbows
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups grated white cheddar cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 cups chopped broccoli, blanched, *see Cook's Note
1 pound asparagus, cut into 3/4-inch pieces, blanched

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 2 12-cup muffin or cupcake pans with vegetable cooking spray. Using 1 cup of breadcrumbs, coat the inside of each muffin cup with breadcrumbs, shaking off any excess.
  • In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, or chicken, if using, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until cooked through. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and add to a large bowl. Stir in the cooked turkey and the cheeses. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon the prepared pasta mixture into the cupcake molds, filling evenly to about 2/3 full. Arrange a few pieces of tomato, broccoli and asparagus into each cup. Top with a thin layer of the remaining bread crumbs and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes and carefully unmold with a spoon onto a serving platter.

MAC AND CHEESE CUPCAKES



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Whether you serve them as children's finger food or cocktail-party nibbles, these miniature mac-and-cheese cupcakes are downright adorable. They're so easy to fix the kids can help you with most of the work, too. In my tests, the panko crust worked only for the miniature cupcakes. When I tried it with regular-size muffin tins, the cupcakes got stuck. If you must use a regular-size muffin tin, skip the panko and use cupcake liners. From azcentral.com and Meghan Pembleton.

Provided by babybuffalo

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup milk (any type)
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, prepare pans:
  • Either line a muffin tin with 12 paper or foil cupcake liners, or grease mini muffin pans (enough for 24 mini cupcakes) with butter and sprinkle with panko crumbs, dumping out excess crumbs.
  • When pasta is done, drain and return to pot.
  • Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Beat eggs and milk together in a medium bowl; stir into pasta.
  • Spoon mixture into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake 20 minutes for full-size cupcakes; 15 minutes for mini cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.8, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 115.7, Sodium 279.2, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1, Protein 18.1

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE CUPCAKES



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A fun meal or snack for the whole family.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     cheese,kid-friendly,pasta,turkey,vegetables

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Vegetable cooking spray
2 cups dried breadcrumbs
1 Tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
8 oz ground turkey or chicken, preferably dark meat
½ tsp kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
8 oz small pasta such as pennette, shells, or elbows
2 cups grated Parmesan
1 ½ cups grated white Cheddar
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 cups chopped broccoli, blanched (see Cook's Note)
1 lb(s) asparagus, cut into ¾" pieces, blanched

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Spray 2 12-cup muffin or cupcake pans with vegetable cooking spray. Using 1 cup of breadcrumbs, coat the inside of each muffin cup with breadcrumbs, shaking off any excess.
  • In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, or chicken, if using, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until cooked through. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and add to a large bowl. Stir in the cooked turkey and the cheeses. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon the prepared pasta mixture into the cupcake molds, filling evenly to about 2/3 full. Arrange a few pieces of tomato, broccoli and asparagus into each cup. Top with a thin layer of the remaining bread crumbs and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes and carefully unmold with a spoon onto a serving platter.

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE CUPCAKES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h38m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Vegetable cooking spray
2 cups dried bread crumbs, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
8 ounces ground turkey or chicken, preferably dark meat
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
8 ounces small pasta, such as pennette, shells, or elbows
2 cups grated Parmesan
1 1/2 cups grated white Cheddar
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 cups chopped broccoli, blanched,* see Cook's Note
1 pound asparagus, cut into 3/4-inch pieces, blanched

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 2 (12-cup) muffin or cupcake pans with vegetable cooking spray. Using 1 cup of the bread crumbs, coat the inside of each muffin cup with bread crumbs, shaking off any excess.
  • In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey or chicken, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, Cook, stirring frequently, until cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and add to a large bowl. Stir in the cooked turkey and the cheeses. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon the prepared pasta mixture into the cupcake molds, filling evenly to about 2/3 full. Arrange a few pieces of tomato, broccoli and asparagus into each cup. Top with a thin layer of the remaining bread crumbs and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes and carefully unmold with a spoon onto a serving platter.
  • *Cook's Note: To blanch vegetables, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the vegetables and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until very crisp. Using a small strainer, remove the vegetables and immediately plunge into a bowl of iced water. Drain and use.

MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE CUPS



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This recipe came from a coupon book that I picked up in Safeway. I made it for a baby shower and they were devoured instantly. Serving them in cupcake form made them easy to serve AND easy to eat! Please note that the preparation time varies wildly depending on whether you opt to buy pre-shredded cheese, shred your cheese in a food processor, or hand-shred your cheese.

Provided by Christy Reilly

Categories     Toddler Friendly

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 casserole cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces elbow macaroni
2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups nonfat milk
12 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
12 cupcake liners, foil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place 12 foil cupcake liners into muffin tins.
  • Cook macaroni as package label directs and drain.
  • Measure flour into a medium saucepan.
  • Slowly whisk in 1 cup of milk.
  • Whisk in the remaining milk.
  • Place over medium heat and cook until small bubbles appear around the edge.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until thickened slightly, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup Cheddar, Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  • Add macaroni, stirring gently to coat.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes to cool.
  • Scoop into prepared muffin tins, filling to the top.
  • Sprinkle reserved 1/2 cup cheddar over tops.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven and cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Go around the edge of cups with the tip of a small knife and remove cups from muffin tins.

EASY MAC AND CHEESE MUFFINS



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This takes a fun approach to the traditional mac and cheese recipe. Kids can eat it like a muffin and with their hands, making it a new mac and cheese experience!

Provided by joplin_7_7_7

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. In a small bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, olive oil and salt; set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook for about 8 minutes, it should still be a little bit firm. Remove from the heat, drain and return to the pan; stir in the butter and egg until pasta is evenly coated. Reserve 1/2 cup of sharp Cheddar cheese and stir the remaining Cheddar cheese, milk and mozzarella cheese into the pasta. Spoon into the prepared muffin tin. Sprinkle the reserved cheese and the bread crumb mixture over the tops.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the topping is nicely browned. Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan. This will allow the cheese to set and they will hold their muffin shape.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 382 mg, Sugar 2 g

MAC & CHEESE CUPCAKES



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Provided by Rebecca Miller French

Categories     Milk/Cream     Dairy     Pasta     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Wedding     Dinner     Lunch     Cheddar     Cookie     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Small Plates

Yield Makes 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces small elbow macaroni
Olive oil
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salt to taste
2 cups sharp cheddar
Butter
Seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chives, snipped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • 2. Cook the macaroni until tender. Drain, toss with a little bit of the oil, and set aside.
  • 3. In a medium nonstick saucepan, whisk together the milk and cornstarch until well blended. Stirring often, bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • 4. Stir in the mustard, pepper, and salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened.
  • 5. Stir in the cheddar until it melts, then fold in the macaroni.
  • 6. Butter two cupcake pans and coat with the bread crumbs. (Be sure to shake off the excess.)
  • 7. Fold the chives into the macaroni mixture. Spoon the mixture into the pans and top with bread crumbs to taste.
  • 8. Bake until golden on top, 15 to 25 minutes.

CREAM CHEESE CUPCAKES



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Quick and Easy recipe. A hit with those who like cheese cake. Top with your favorite pie filling.

Provided by Diane Mattes

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
5 eggs
3 ½ cups apple pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 2 (12 cup) muffin tins with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar. Mix until soft. Add eggs and combine. Add vanilla.
  • Distribute evenly into 2 (12 cup) lined muffin tins and bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 35 minutes.
  • When done, the centers will fall in a bit while cooling. When cool, fill depressions with 2 to 3 tablespoons of your favorite fruit pie filling. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 69.6 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 113.9 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

MUFFIN-TIN MAC AND CHEESE CUPS



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These muffin-tin mac and cheese cups work equally well on a buffet or in a lunch box!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb uncooked elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Place foil muffin liner in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups. Spray liners with cooking spray. Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain, and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in 4-quart saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add flour, salt and pepper; cook and beat with whisk 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Slowly beat in milk. Heat just to boiling, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese. Stir in macaroni. Divide mixture evenly among cups.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 2 tablespoons butter uncovered on High 60 to 90 seconds or until melted. Stir in bread crumbs and parsley. Spoon on top of mixture in cups. Gently press.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until bread crumb mixture is golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality macaroni and cheese mix. This will ensure that your cupcakes have a delicious flavor and a creamy texture.
  • Add some extra cheese to the mix. This will make your cupcakes even more cheesy and flavorful.
  • Use a muffin pan that has been greased or lined with paper liners. This will help to prevent the cupcakes from sticking.
  • Bake the cupcakes until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a variety of toppings to decorate your cupcakes. Some popular options include shredded cheese, bacon bits, chopped green onions, and bread crumbs.

Conclusion:

Macaroni and cheese cupcakes are a fun and easy way to enjoy this classic comfort food. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, and other special occasions. With a variety of toppings to choose from, you can easily customize these cupcakes to your own liking. So next time you are looking for a new and delicious recipe, give macaroni and cheese cupcakes a try!

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