Mac and cheese cups. Baked, stove top, vegan and more, these are the mac and cheese styles you need to try! In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. Everyone loves macaroni and cheese, but it tastes even better when baked in individual muffin-pan cups.

The kids will love these for every meal! Macaroni and cheese is a kid staple! So let's make them into cupcakes by baking them in muffin tins! You can have Mac and cheese cups using 9 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Mac and cheese cups

Prepare 1/2 of # elbow macaroni (about 5-6C cooked).
Prepare 2 1/2 Tbsp of butter.
You need 2 Tbsp of flour.
You need 1 1/2 C of milk.
Prepare 2 1/2 C of shredded cheddar cheese.
You need 2 oz of cream cheese.
It's 1/2 tsp of salt.
You need 1/4 tsp of pepper.
You need 1 of egg, beaten.

Mac and Cheese Cups are great for entertaining friends and family or for a fun lunch at home. They are the ultimate comfort food and are packed with all the great flavors that make mac and cheese a family favorite. The soft pasta on the inside is coated in creamy cheese, while the outside has the perfect crispy topping.. These mac & cheese cups are perfect for throwing into a lunchbox.

Mac and cheese cups instructions

Preheat oven to 400°. Spray muffin tins with cooking spray. Cook pasta according to package..
In a medium saute pan, melt the butter and add flour, whisking constantly to make the rue. Slowly add the milk and bring to a simmer. Add the cheeses and S&P and continue to whisk until all blended..
Put the pasta in a medium bowl and pour in the beaten egg. Stir these together. Add the cheese mixture and coat the pasta. (This is where you can add more pasta if there seems to be a lot of sauce).
Spoon the mixture into the muffin tins. Top each with a little more shredded cheddar cheese..
Bake for 19 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes to scoop out and serve..

Get ready to love macaroni and cheese even more than you already do. Spoon into the prepared muffin tin. Combine pasta and water in large mug or bowl. Place a cracker in the bottom of each muffin cup and set aside. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and return to pot.