Macaroni and Cheese Muffins

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12Serves

EasyDifficulty

20 MINSPreparation

45 MINSCooking

These cheesy, vegetable filled mac and cheese muffins will be an instant hit with the kids.

Ingredients

2 cups elbow pasta or macaroni
1/2 cup grated pumpkin
1/2 cup grated carrot
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons self raising flour
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
3 eggs
125g can corn kernels, drained and rinsed
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese

Method

  1. Boil macaroni for 10 minutes or until al dente, drain.
  2. Meanwhile, place pumpkin, carrot and water in a microwave safe steamer and steam on high for 3 minutes. Stand for 2 minutes before lightly mashing with a fork.
  3. Whisk flour, milk, mustard and eggs together in a large bowl, then mix in cheddar cheese, corn, mashed vegetables and macaroni until combined.
  4. Spoon mixture into paper case lined muffin pans and sprinkle with parmesan. Bake at 180°C for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Muffins can be served warm, at room temperature or even cold.
Handy Tips

Suitable to freeze.

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