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    Mac n Cheese Muffins

    October 5, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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    Your kiddos are going to ADORE these Mac n Cheese muffins!

    A delicious macaroni and cheese, baked into a bread-cup…it’s like toast and mac n cheese got together and had a kid. These muffins are the result and your kids will go nuts for these!

    Mac n Cheese Muffins ~ kid friendly recipe from 5DollarDinners.com

    Mac n Cheese Muffins ~ kid friendly recipe from 5DollarDinners.com
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    Mac n Cheese Muffins

    Your kiddos are going to ADORE these Mac n Cheese muffins!
    Prep Time10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time12 minutes minutes
    Servings - 12 servings

    Ingredients 

    • 12 oz macaroni pasta
    • 1/2 cup butter, divided
    • 1/2 cup whipping cream
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp black pepper
    • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
    • 12 slices sandwich bread
    • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
    • 1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
    • Fresh veggies, as side dish

    Instructions

    • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Cook pasta according to package directions and removing when almost al dente (about 1 minute before what is usually considered done).
    • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat 4 tablespoons butter, cream, salt, pepper, and thyme. Remove from heat before just before mixture begins to boil.
    • Use a rolling pin to flatten all the bread slices. Use a butter knife to spread the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter onto one side of each of the bread slices. Press the butter side down into a muffin pan to create bread cups.
    • When the pasta is done, drain and return to the pan. Stir in the scalded cream and butter along with 1 cup of shredded cheddar. Stir to melt the cheese.
    • Spoon the cheesy macaroni into the bread cups. Press gently to fill the cups and then top off each one to overflowing. You will probably have some macaroni left over.
    • Sprinkle the remaining cheese and breadcrumbs over each pasta cup.
    • Bake for 12 - 15 minutes until the cheese on top is melted.
    • Prepare fresh veggies.
    • Serve Mac n Cheese Muffins with a side of veggies.

    Mac n Cheese Muffins ~ kid friendly recipe from 5DollarDinners.com

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