Bacon Macaroni And Cheese Muffins
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 245kcal
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz box Deluxe Four Cheese Macaroni & Cheese i.e. Kraft or similar
- 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Italian cheese blend divided
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup half and half or milk
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp ground mustard powder
- Crumb topping:
- 2 Tbsp butter melted
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and spritz the wells of a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Set aside.
- On the stove top in salted water, cook the macaroni per the instructions on the package. Drain well.
- Add to a medium mixing bowl. To the bowl add cheese sauce packet, 1 cup shredded cheese, eggs, crumbled bacon, half and half, garlic powder, onion and mustard powder. Mix well.
- Use a 4 oz ice cream scoop to divide the macaroni between the muffin cups. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese on top.
- In a small bowl toss together crumb topping ingredients. Sprinkle evenly on top of the muffins.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and set. Rest in the pan for 5 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edge to loosen. Serve immediately.
Notes
Fresh white breadcrumbs may be used in place of the panko breadcrumbs, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 274IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 1mg