Description
These Macaroni and Cheese Bites are a delightful twist on the classic comfort food, perfect for parties or as a fun snack. They are cheesy, flavorful, and easy to make.
Ingredients
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Macaroni and Cheese Bites:
- 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour to make a roux. Slowly whisk in milk until thickened. Stir in cheddar, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove from heat, add cooked macaroni and beaten egg, mix well. Spoon into muffin cups, top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can customize these bites with bacon, jalapeños, or broccoli.
- These freeze well for convenient make-ahead snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
