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Baked Mac and Cheese Cupcakes Recipe

Baked Mac and Cheese Cupcakes Recipe

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Ingredients:

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vegetable oil cooking spray
2 cups dried breadcrumbs, divided
1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
8 oz ground turkey or 8 oz chicken , preferably dark meat
1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
8 oz small shell pasta , such as pennette, shells or 8 oz elbow macaroni
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups grated white cheddar cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 cups chopped broccoli, blanched
1 lb asparagus, cut into 3/4-inch pieces, blanched

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 2 (12-cup) muffin or cupcake pans with vegetable cooking spray. Using 1 cup of the bread crumbs, coat the inside of each muffin cup with bread crumbs, shaking off any excess.
In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey or chicken, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, Cook, stirring frequently, until cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and add to a large bowl. Stir in the cooked turkey and the cheeses. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon the prepared pasta mixture into the cupcake molds, filling evenly to about 2/3 full. Arrange a few pieces of tomato, broccoli and asparagus into each cup. Top with a thin layer of the remaining bread crumbs and drizzle with olive oil.
Bake until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes and carefully unmold with a spoon onto a serving platter.
*Cook's Note: To blanch vegetables, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the vegetables and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until very crisp. Using a small strainer, remove the vegetables and immediately plunge into a bowl of iced water.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	255.1 Kcal (1068 kJ)
Calories from fat	118.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.16g	20%
Cholesterol	51.87mg	17%
Sodium	542.16mg	23%
Potassium	245.42mg	5%
Total Carbs	16.02g	5%
Sugars	2.51g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.07g	8%
Protein	18.02g	36%
Vitamin C	18.6mg	31%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	345.5mg	35%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	135.03 Kcal (565 kJ)
Calories from fat	62.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.97g	20%
Cholesterol	27.46mg	17%
Sodium	286.97mg	23%
Potassium	129.91mg	5%
Total Carbs	8.48g	5%
Sugars	1.33g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.09g	8%
Protein	9.54g	36%
Vitamin C	9.8mg	31%
Iron	1.1mg	12%
Calcium	182.9mg	35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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