Description
A delightful blend of creamy macaroni and cheese with the iconic kick of Cheetos, transformed into bite-sized muffins for the perfect comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup Cheetos Flamin’ Hot, crushed
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour to create a roux, cooking for about a minute.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring until thickened. Add cream cheese, cheddar, and mozzarella, continuing to stir until melted.
- Fold in one cup of crushed Cheetos into the cheese sauce, reserving some for topping.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked macaroni, cheese sauce, and beaten eggs until evenly combined.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin. Fill each muffin cup to the top with the macaroni mixture and sprinkle with remaining crushed Cheetos.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and slightly puffed. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute elbow macaroni with gluten-free pasta. Use a mix of gouda or pepper jack cheese for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, Cheetos, muffins, snacks, comfort food, baking