Mac n Cheese Muffins

9 40 468
Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
10 min 30 min 6
Mac n Cheese Muffins
Health Highlights

Ingredients


412 gm Pasta, macaroni, elbow, whole wheat, dry (cooked according to package instructions)
3/4 onion(s) Sweet onion
1 cup whole Baby carrots
4 florets Broccoli florets
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, reduced fat (18%)
1 cup, shredded Mozzarella cheese, partially skimmed
1 large Egg
5 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 cup Bread crumbs, whole wheat (divided)

Instructions


  1. Cook pasta as per package instructions.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease the tins of a muffin pan
  3. Puree onion, carrots, and broccoli in a food processor, or blender, until smooth.
  4. Mix cheddar, mozzarella, egg, and olive oil in large bowl. 
  5. Add cooked macaroni, pureed vegetables, and half of the bread crumbs. Stir until just incorporated.
  6. Spoon mixture evenly into 6 tins. 
  7. Sprinkle remaining bread crumbs on top and bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 468
Calories from fat 122
Calories from saturated fat 48
Total Fat 13.5 g
Saturated Fat 5.3 g
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.4 g
Cholesterol 64 mg
Sodium 348 mg
Potassium 329 mg
Total Carbohydrate 68 g
Dietary Fiber 9.7 g
Sugars 6.5 g
Protein 22.9 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 1.6
Milk Alternative 0.8
Vegetables 0.9

Energy sources


Pygal54%466.9064137557394207.1382761591681326%302.0033677904265235.2068136509786620%329.39060234533633123.3149152959130154%26%20%CarbohydratesFatProtein

Meal Type(s)

Lunch
Snack




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