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.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE CUPCAKES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis Bio & Top Recipes
Categories main-dish
Time 1h38m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 1h38m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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