Macaroni And Cheese Bites Recipe

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Macaroni And Cheese Bites Recipe

These macaroni and cheese bites are a delicious finger food version of the classic comfort dish everyone loves.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 213kcal

Author: Judy Wilson

Ingredients

¼ cup salted butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon white ground pepper
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
¾ cup shredded white cheddar
⅓ cup Panko breadcrumbs
8 ounces macaroni noodles (cooked and drained)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and coat a muffin tin in butter or nonstick cooking spray.
Melt the butter in a medium-sized pan or skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is completely melted, quickly whisk in the flour, salt, garlic powder, and white ground pepper until smooth and combined.
Add the milk and bring it to a boil over medium heat. As soon as the milk begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and add the cheese. Stir the mixture continuously until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Add the noodles and bread crumbs to the cheese sauce and fold to combine.
Fill your muffin tin with the Mac n cheese.
Place the pan in the oven and allow your mac n cheese bites to cook for 25 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and use a spoon to help loosen the edges of the bites from the tray. Allow the bites to cool down for 10 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For a crunchier topping, whisk together 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs with 2-3 tablespoons of melted butter and sprinkle the mixture over your Mac' n cheese.

Any leftover mac and cheese bites can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep them in a Ziploc bag or airtight container to help them stay fresh.

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