Description

These Loaded Bacon Jalapeño Mac & Cheese Cupcakes are the ultimate party or game day treat! Creamy mac and cheese is baked in a cupcake tin and topped with crispy bacon and spicy jalapeños for an irresistible flavor explosion.

Ingredients

– 8 oz elbow macaroni

– 2 tbsp butter

– 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

– 2 cups milk

– 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

– 1/2 cup crumbled bacon

– 2 jalapeños, diced

– 1/4 tsp salt

– 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. – Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.

2. – Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

3. – In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.

4. – Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.

5. – Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.

6. – Fold in the cooked macaroni, bacon, jalapeños, salt, and pepper.

7. – Scoop the mac and cheese mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups.

8. – Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden.

9. – Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin.

10. – Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

For extra spice, use pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar. You can also top the cupcakes with additional crumbled bacon and jalapeños.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 25
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American