Easy Mac and Cheese Bites

These mac and cheese cups are so fun, and they’re a nutritious kids meal that can easily double as an appetizer to share with adults.

Ingredients 

1

– Box mac and cheese (any brand): I use Annie’s here, but any brand will work similarly. – Egg – Broccoli – Shredded cheese

Prepare

2

Prepare the mac and cheese according to the package directions, cooking the pasta, draining it, then mixing it with the butter, milk, and cheese powder in the pot.

Stir

3

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and grease 8 cups of a standard-size muffin pan with nonstick spray. Stir the egg and broccoli, if using, into the mac and cheese.

Divide

4

Divide among the prepared muffin cups, using a heaping ¼ cup each. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese, if using.

Bake

4

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes before serving.

Store

5

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Heat for 15-30 seconds in the microwave to serve.

Tips

6

Use kitchen scissors to finely mince the broccoli so it’s about the same size as the noodles. Use peas or cauliflower rice instead of broccoli.

Easy Mac and Cheese Bites

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