Mac-and-cheese cups

Easy to make with pantry essentials, these Mac and cheese cups are the perfect base for endless customisation. Mix in your favorite cheeses, add crispy bacon or veggies for extra flavor, or switch to whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for a healthier twist.

Easy 
Serves: Makes 12 
Preparation time:5 minutes 
Cooking time: 30 minutes

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Ingredients:

  • 1½ cups dried macaroni
  • 4 rashers streaky bacon
  • 1 x 200 g sachet Woolworths fresh pour-over cheese sauce
  • 1 t garlic powder
  • 1 t onion powder
  • ½ t paprika
  • ½ cup cheese, grated
  • 2 T chives chopped

Cooking instructions:

  1. Cook the macaroni until al dente.
  2. Preheat the oven to 180°C, grease a muffin pan and set aside.
  3. In a pan, fry the bacon until crispy, drain on kitchen paper, then chop roughly and set aside.
  4. Place the cheese sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika in a saucepan over a medium heat and whisk until well combined. Once combined, add the bacon and cooked pasta and remove from the heat.
  5. Divide the mixture between the muffin cups and press down slightly using the back of a spoon. Top with the cheese and chives and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden. Remove from the oven and cool completely before removing from the pan.