Kicky Mac & Cheese Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Kicky Mac & Cheese Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cups Cottage Cheese; ⅓ cups Sour Cream; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Powder; 2 Tablespoons Flour; 1 pinch Each Of Salt And Pepper; 12 ounces, weight Elbow Macaroni, Cooked And Drained (cook According To Package Instructions For Just A Bit Less Than Al Dente); 1- 1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded; 1- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, Shredded; 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese, Shredded; 1 whole Jalapeno

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease two 12-count muffin tins (recipe makes 18).
2
Place cottage cheese, sour cream, cayenne, flour, and salt and pepper into a large bowl and whisk vigorously.
3
Youre looking to whisk out the cottage cheese lumps so that the mixture is mostly creamy.
4
Mix in the slightly under-cooked macaroni, and then stir in the cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses.
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Combine until all the macaroni is coated.
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Scoop the mixture into the muffin tin, filling each well just up to the top.
7
Slice the jalapeno into thin rings.
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Then sprinkle Parmesan on each cupcake and top with a jalapeno ring.
9
Bake for 25 minutes or until the Parmesan begins to brown.
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Then pull out of the oven and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before you remove them from the pan.
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They also taste great at room temperature.
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Just in case you were wondering.

387

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cups Cottage Cheese, ⅓ cups Sour Cream, 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Powder, 2 Tablespoons Flour, and more.

Yes, Kicky Mac & Cheese Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kicky Mac & Cheese Cupcakes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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