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.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Lunchbox Ideas, Sides
Servings 12
Calories 100 kcal
- 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
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®
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
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