Description
Mac and Cheese Cowboy Cups are creamy, smoky, cheesy, and portable. Muffin-tin magic packed with BBQ beef and baked mac with crispy edges.
Ingredients
2 cups elbow macaroni
1/2 lb ground beef
1/3 cup BBQ sauce
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
Salt + pepper to taste
Optional: jalapeños, green onions, crushed chips
Instructions
1. Cook macaroni until just shy of al dente. Drain.
2. Mix pasta with egg, milk, salt, pepper, and half the cheese.
3. Brown beef in skillet. Drain fat and stir in BBQ sauce. Simmer until thick.
4. Grease muffin tin well. Spoon mac mix into each cup.
5. Top each with BBQ beef and extra cheese.
6. Bake at 375°F for 15–18 minutes until edges are crisp.
7. Cool 5 minutes before removing from tin.
8. Serve warm or at room temp.
Notes
Add-ins like jalapeños or crushed chips bring texture.
Use pepper jack or smoked gouda for cheese swap.
Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze 2 months.
Reheat in oven or air fryer to restore crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer, Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Fusion