π§ Mac & Cheese Cups
Mini mac & cheese bites baked in muffin cups β cheesy finger food heaven!
π§Ύ Ingredients
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1 cup cooked mac & cheese (boxed works great)
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1 egg (helps hold shape)
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Small handful shredded cheese on top
(Only 3 ingredients, still delicious!)
π©βπ³ Kid-Friendly Steps
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Preheat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
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Stir one beaten egg into warm mac & cheese.
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Spoon into greased muffin cups.
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Sprinkle cheese on top.
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Bake 12β15 minutes until tops are golden.
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Cool slightly β pop out & eat like bite-size muffins!
π₯ Adult Help: Oven + egg handling.
β Fun Tips
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Add broccoli bits or chicken for protein.
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Use mini muffin tin for cute snack-sized bites.
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Top with a single pepperoni β pizza mac bites!
π§ Why Kids Love It
Mac & cheese⦠but tiny, cute, cheesy, handheld.
Whatβs not to love? π€©
π Parent Notes
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Great lunchbox meal
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Perfect for picky eaters
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Freezes & reheats well
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Easy portion control bites
π¨ Printable Recipe Card
Mac & Cheese Cups
Time: ~15 mins | Serves: 6 mini cups
Ingredients
β’ Mac & cheese
β’ 1 egg
β’ Shredded cheese
Steps
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Mix egg into mac.
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Fill muffin cups.
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Bake till golden!
Kid Tip: Add a tiny goldfish cracker on top for fun π
Adult Note: Oven supervision required.
