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Mac and Cheese Lunchbox Muffins Recipe
Sep 06, 2012 @ 10:42 AM
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Daily Value: 14%
Servings: 8
Vegetarian, Sugar-Conscious
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Nutrition
Cal/Serving: 278Daily Value: 14%
Servings: 8
Vegetarian, Sugar-Conscious
| Fat | 14g | 21% |
| Saturated | 8g | 39% |
| Trans | 0g | 0% |
| Carbs | 23g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 6% |
| Sugars | 3g | 0% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 268mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 518IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 20% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0mg | 21% |
| Niacin (B3) | 2mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 6% |
| Folic Acid (B9) | 87µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4g | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1g | 0% |
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INGREDIENTS
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup Sneaky Chef Orange Purée, or baby food carrot purée*
- 2 cups low-fat shredded cheese of your choice
- 2 cups cooked macaroni, ideally whole grain
- Salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a muffin tin with paper liners. Lightly spray liners with oil.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and Orange Purée. Mix in the macaroni and ¾ cup of the cheese. Divide the mixture evenly among the 8 muffin cups. Top each with about one tablespoon of cheese and bake for 20-22 minutes, until cheese is lightly browned and bubbly on top. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Recipe Details
Servings: 8Notes and Substitutions:
*Click here to see the Sneak Chef Orange Purée Recipe
Missy Chase Lapine is the author of The Sneaky Chef series of cookbooks. Connect with her at TheSneakyChef.com or Facebook or Twitter.
