Description
Deliciously spicy muffins made with creamy mac and cheese and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, perfect for family gatherings and fun cooking moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, crushed
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin pan.
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour, and cook for about a minute.
- Slowly add milk, stirring until smooth, and allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheeses until melted and creamy, then add a handful of crushed Cheetos.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, cheese sauce, beaten eggs, and the rest of the crushed Cheetos.
- Spoon the mixture into the muffin pan, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Top with additional crushed Cheetos and breadcrumbs if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the tops are golden and slightly crispy.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the pasta to maintain the texture. Adjust the spice level based on your audience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cheetos, mac and cheese, muffins, spicy appetizers, family recipe