Garlic Ranch Mac and Cheese Cups
I love easy to make and eat appetizers. When I am planning for game day I know I need some game day food on hand that will be easy to serve. These Garlic Ranch Mac and Cheese Cups fit the bill.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- ½ cup Naturally Fresh® Classic Ranch Dressing
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Boil, drain, rinse the pasta and set aside.
- Spray a muffin pan with non-stick spray.
- Divide the Parmesan cheese between the 12 muffin wells.
- In a large bowl combine the cream cheese, ranch dressing, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Mix the pasta in to the cheese mixture.
- Using a spoon or a ice cream scoop fill each muffin well.
- Top each portion equally with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Sprinkle a teaspoon of bread crumbs over each serving.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes in the preheated oven until golden brown.
- Remove from the pan from the oven and allow the cheeses to set up for 15-20 minutes before removing from the muffin pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 13gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 583mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 433IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 296mgIron: 1mg
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