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Mac and Cheese Cowboy Cups

Mac and Cheese Cowboy Cups

Cost $15, save $25

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 45 Min
  • 24 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta / Dairy Base

    • 2 boxes macaroni and cheese
    • 🥛 2/3 cups whole milk
    • 🧈 5 tablespoons butter

  • Protein / Meat

    • 🥩 1 pound ground beef
    • 🌮 1 packet taco seasoning

  • Vegetables / Toppings

    • 🧅 1/2 cup onion
    • 🍅 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles

  • Cheese

    • 2 cups pepper Jack cheese

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease 2 standard 12-cup muffin tins.

2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in macaroni and boil for 5 minutes; drain and return to the pot. Stir in cheese packet, milk, and butter until creamy. Set aside and keep warm.

3

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook, stirring often and breaking up into crumbles, until browned, around 5 minutes. Add taco seasoning and onion; cook 2 minutes. Add water, stir, and scrape any browned bits. Stir in tomatoes then remove from heat.

4

Combine beef mixture with prepared macaroni and cheese. Season with additional taco seasoning if desired; stir in cheese. Scoop into muffin pans. Create a small well in each using a spoon for optional toppings. (Alternatively, bake all in a casserole dish as a side dish.)

5

Bake in preheated oven until browned and bubbly, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

217

Calories

  • 10
    Protein
  • 14
    Carbs
  • 13
    Fats

💡 Create additional flavor by choosing aged pepper Jack as per your spice tolerance.Make-ahead friendly: These cups can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the microwave.Serve with optional toppings like sour cream, salsa, guacamole or chopped cilantro for extra taste.