JalapeƱo Pepper Mac and Cheese Cups ā€“ These cheesy, bite-sized mac and cheese cups are made extra special with an easy breadcrumb coated jalapeƱo topping! This crowd-pleasing appetizer comes together in a snap, making it the perfect treat for your next football season party!

This post is done in partnership with Farm Rich. All comments and opinions are 100% my own.

Macaroni and cheese cups with jalapeno popper topping

 

Hey, guys! The playoffs are finally here and I am super excited to be partnering with our friends over at Farm Rich on this amazing bite sized appetizer thatā€™s perfect for game day! Youā€™re going to love how fast these JalapeƱo Peppper Mac & Cheese Cups come together using simple, everyday ingredients.

You all know that I like to keep things nice and simple around here. Well, I may be great at coming up with fun dinner recipes and treats, but, Iā€™ll be honest, parties and get togethers sometimes stress a girl out! Especially when Iā€™m hosting!

We often have people over to watch football games, and will be hosting for the Big Game this year. There is nothing I love more than spending quality time with my family and friends, laughing, and enjoying some super delicious food. Sometimes, it leaves me scratching my head as to what I want to make for everyone.

Jalapeno pepper mac and cheese cups

 

It needs to be something fun, and unique, because I donā€™t want to serve the same thing every time. But, it also really needs to be easy! Like most of you, Iā€™m a mom, and we are all super busy. We need treats that will impress, and cater to the fact that we have a whole heck of a lot going on! Plus, we would like to sit down and enjoy the food and watch the game too, am I right? No time for fussing around in the kitchen.

Thatā€™s why I personally happen to enjoy cooking with products like these Farm Rich JalapeƱo poppers ā€“ they are ready to pop right in the oven, no pun intended! Plus, I know that Farm Rich is a brand my family loves, and the food is going to be delicious every single time. Total bonus!

Farm Richā€™s wholesome and tasty products can be found in the frozen snacks section of your
local grocery store. Get more game-day inspiration, tips and recipes at
farmrich.com/specials/game-day- snacks/.

Jalapeno pepper mac and cheese cups

Letā€™s chat really quick about how to make these mac and cheese cups.

  • Youā€™ll want to preheat your oven and get the Farm Rich Peppers in the oven first.
  • While the oven is preheating go ahead and start boiling water for your macaroni and cheese.
  • You can use any kind of boxed macaroni and cheese that you like, or even your own homemade recipe if you prefer it.
  • To your box of mac that you prepare as stated on the box, you will add some shredded cheddar, parmesan, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. For a little bit of easy flavor flair.Ā  You will also add a couple of eggs to keep it stuck together in that ā€œcupā€ shape.
  • While your mac cups are in the oven, you can go ahead and chop up your Farm Rich JalapƱeno Peppers into small pieces.
  • After the cups come out of the oven, simply top with the chopped Peppers, broil for a few minutes, and you are ready to serve!

Enjoy, and find the printable recipe below!

~Nichole

mac and cheese cups with jalapeno pepper topping

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JalapeƱo Pepper Mac and Cheese Cups

JalapeƱo Pepper Mac and Cheese Cups ā€“ These cheesy, bite-sized mac and cheese cups are made extra special with  an easy breadcrumb coated jalapenƱo topping! This crowd- pleasing appetizer comes together in a snap, making it the perfect treat for your next football season party!
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Servings 48

Ingredients 

  • 1 18 Ounce Box Farm Rich Jalapeno Poppers
  • 2 7.25 Ounce Boxes Macaroni and Cheese
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Cup Cheddar
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan
  • 2 Eggs beaten

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bake the Farm Rich Jalapeno Poppers as directed on the package.
  • While the jalapeno poppers are in the oven, prepare the boxed macaroni and cheese according to package directions.
  • Remove the jalapeno poppers from the oven, set aside to cool.
  • To the prepared macaroni and cheese, add the seasonings, cheddar, parmesan, and beaten eggs.
  • Prepare a mini muffin tin with non stick cooking spray.
  • Spoon about 1 Tablespoon of the macaroni mixture into each muffin tin cup.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until macaroni is set.
  • While the macaroni is in the oven, chop the cooked jalapeno poppers into small pieces.
  • Remove the macaroni from the oven, and top evenly with the chopped jalapeno poppers.
  • Turn the oven to broil. Add the macaroni back to the oven and broil for 3-5 minutes, until the jalapeno popper topping is slightly browned.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
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  1. These are absolutely brilliant!! I love spice and I’m pretty sure I could eat A LOT of these šŸ™‚