Description
These Macaroni and Cheese Bites are a delightful twist on the classic mac and cheese, perfect for parties or as a fun snack. Baked to golden perfection, these mini bites are cheesy, flavorful, and easy to pop into your mouth!
Ingredients
Scale
Macaroni and Cheese Bites:
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plus more for topping)
- cooking spray or melted butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or melted butter.
- Cook the macaroni: Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make the cheese sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, whisk in the flour, then slowly whisk in the milk. Add cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Remove the cheese sauce from heat, let it cool slightly, then mix in the cooked macaroni, beaten egg, Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs.
- Bake: Spoon the mixture into the muffin tin, top with breadcrumbs, and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin. Serve warm.
Notes
- These bites freeze well and reheat nicely in the oven or air fryer.
- For variety, try adding cooked bacon bits or finely chopped broccoli to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
