Also, today I am bringing you a recipe that is just super adorable. What happens when you combine two things that you love? Well, sometimes it doesn't turn out that great, but usually it's pretty awesome. I combined macaroni and cheese with cupcakes. Sounds strange, but it's a great appetizer, super adaptable, and everyone will love it. I imagine myself making these with my kids one day. It will be super fun and it will get them to eat some veggies. So cute.
Mac N Cheese Cupcakes (adapted from The Comfort of Cooking)
12 oz whole wheat macaroni noodles
1 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs
2 cups low-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup chopped broccoli
Directions:
1. Cook macaroni according to instructions until al dente. Drain and put back into the bowl. Stir in the 2 cups of shredded cheddar until melted. Stir in the salt and pepper.
2. Steam broccoli for a few minutes so that it is warm, but still fairly crunchy.
3. Grease a cupcake pan and sprinkle bread crumbs into each cupcake well. Make sure the bottoms are covered and that some crumbs are on the sides. Scoop in the macaroni and cheese and press into each cup. Place pieces of broccoli on the top and then sprinkle with more bread crumbs.
4. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes. Let cool for 5 and then remove from the pan with a butter knife. Serve warm.
Enjoy :)
looks yummmy.
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Deletethese are so cute! love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeletethis is a great idea for appetizers! In fact it is just a great way to serve mac n cheese. Glad you shared this post-delicious!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea! I definitely will have to try these out! I am your newest follower! xo
ReplyDeleteAw thanks! I just love your blog!
DeleteHow cool! I can't believe how well these hold together... looks yummy and fun!
ReplyDeleteI was so skeptical...and they worked!
DeleteI really love this idea! Moo x
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteThese are too cute! I love perfectly portioned meals like this!
ReplyDeleteSame here! and I loved these!
DeleteThis would be a perfect serving size for my three year old. Love it!
ReplyDeleteAw cute! I hope they enjoy :)
DeleteWhat fun and a great idea for school lunches
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm probably going to do that some day :) or just use them in my own lunch!
Deletesuch a cute idea! I love it! Im never allowed to family functions without my mac and cheese, maybe ill make it more exciting for me and switch it up!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds great! I'd love to see your recipe!
DeleteSo cute! And I just love Georgia's site! She has so many great recipes and is super sweet to boot.
ReplyDeleteAgree! And thank you :)
DeleteThese are cute. They look super yummy. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! They were yummy! Next time though, I would add a little more cheese and maybe some mustard-flavor.
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