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Mac n Cheese Muffins

Amanda Keefer
The mac n cheese muffins will be a win with the family. Easy to make and loaded with flavor and hidden hidden vegetables for an extra dose of nutrition.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Lunchbox Ideas, Sides
Servings 12
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 sweet onion
  • 1 cup baby cut carrots
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup shredded lowfat Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 14.5 oz. box whole wheat macaroni noodles, cooked according to package
  • 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs divided

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Puree onion, carrots and broccoli in food processor or blender until smooth.
  • Mix cheddar, mozzarella, egg, butter and olive oil in large bowl. Add cooked macaroni, vegetables and ½ cup bread crumbs. Stir until just incorporated.
  • Spoon mixture evenly into greased muffin pan. Sprinkle remaining bread crumbs on top and bake 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Serve with Fruit Naturals®

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 181mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1632IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 1mg
Keyword healthy lunch, lunch, lunchbox idea, muffins, Power Your Lunchbox
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