These Mac and Cheese Cupcakes Deliver Playfully Cheesy Bliss
Susan Keefe — January 4, 2012 — Lifestyle
References: cupcakeproject & cupcakeproject
The always-innovative blogger Stefani from the mind-blowing blog Cupcake Project has done it again with these temptingly savory Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Cupcakes. Now, thanks to the ingenious Stefani, you really can have cupcakes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Providing a healthy boost to the usually heavy Mac and Cheese, Stefani swapped out the heavy cream in favor of adding in some pureed butternut squash to give the dish that tell-tale velvety texture. Once the classic Mac and Cheese is crafted, it is fitted into jumbo silicon cupcake sleeves and given a healthy sprinkling of panko breadcrumbs and a medley of Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago cheeses. The cake-shaped Mac and Cheese servings are then shipped off to a hot oven where, in 20 minutes time, your efforts are rewarded with a gooey compact cupcake-shaped helping of Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese.
Sure to wow your tots into eating then dinner without complaint, these Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Cupcakes are a revelation.
Providing a healthy boost to the usually heavy Mac and Cheese, Stefani swapped out the heavy cream in favor of adding in some pureed butternut squash to give the dish that tell-tale velvety texture. Once the classic Mac and Cheese is crafted, it is fitted into jumbo silicon cupcake sleeves and given a healthy sprinkling of panko breadcrumbs and a medley of Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago cheeses. The cake-shaped Mac and Cheese servings are then shipped off to a hot oven where, in 20 minutes time, your efforts are rewarded with a gooey compact cupcake-shaped helping of Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese.
Sure to wow your tots into eating then dinner without complaint, these Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Cupcakes are a revelation.
Trend Themes
1. Savory Cupcakes - Exploring the trend of making cupcakes in savory flavors like mac and cheese, which can open up new possibilities for creativity in the culinary world.
2. Healthy Swaps in Classic Recipes - Incorporating healthier ingredients in classic dishes such as butternut squash in Mac and Cheese, which could lead to the creation of new innovative recipes combining health and taste.
3. Baked Dishes in New Formats - Experimenting with baking dishes like Mac and Cheese into different shapes, like cupcakes, which can make them more accessible for grab-and-go meals or snacks.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage Industry - The food and beverage industry can create and market new products like savory cupcakes using healthier ingredients that cater to consumer demand for both taste and health.
2. Bakery Industry - The bakery industry can explore the trend of baking in different formats like cupcakes that can grow their product range and open up new markets for their baked goods.
3. Healthy Meal Delivery Services - Healthy meal delivery services can incorporate Mac and Cheese inspired dishes that use healthier ingredients and different formats for customers looking for healthy, yet convenient meal options.
1.2
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
