Mac & Cheese Cups (Cupcakes)

Macaroni and Cheese in a Muffin Tin. Muffin cups are on a blue silicone pan.

5 from 13 votes

Macaroni and cheese is a favorite food of both children and adults alike. That's just one of the reasons it's a perfect dish for family meals, get-togethers, or parties. If you're looking for a unique way to make (and eat) your next mac and cheese meal, you've come to the right place! In this post, we're going to show you how to make Mac and Cheese Cups (or cupcakes as some call them) in a muffin tin.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword mac & cheese cups, macaroni and cheese muffins, muffin tin macaroni

Servings cups

Calories 217cal

Author Muffin Tin Recipes

Cost $4

Equipment

6-quart stockpot
strainer
wooden spoon
skillet
ice cream scoop
silicone muffin pan

Ingredients

2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
1 ½ cups mild cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 large egg beaten
½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika

Garlic Butter Panko Topping

½ cup panko breadcrumbs unseasoned
1 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Adjust oven rack to the middle position. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray your muffin tin with nonstick spray.
Over low heat, melt butter. Once melted, add breadcrumbs, and garlic powder. Continuously stir crumbs until they are lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and add your macaroni. Cook for about 8-10 minutes or until al dente. You do not want to overboil your noodles or they will be gummy.
Remove pasta from heat and strain out excess water. Return pasta to the pan. Add the butter, milk, spices, cheeses, and egg. Mix until cheese is melted and everything is evenly combined.
Using an ice cream scooper, fill coated muffin tins with macaroni and cheese. Sprinkle on an even amount of panko crumbs to each muffin.
Bake cups for 25-30 minutes. Cups will be golden brown and feel formed to the touch.
Allow cups to cool for at least 15 minutes before carefully popping them out.

Notes

Nutritional information may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Nutrition