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mac and cheese bites

Homemade Crispy Baked Mac and Cheese Bites Recipe

These mini cheesy bites stuffed with three different types of cheese and topped with bread crumbs formed into little cups create the perfect appetizer.
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Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, cheese, game day appetizer, holiday recipe, hors d'oeuvres, mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 164kcal

Equipment

  • Mini Muffin Tin
  • Boiling Pot
  • Skillet or Dutch Oven
  • Cheese Grater

Ingredients

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • 1 cup bread crumbs divided in half. Half is used for cheese sauce and half to top mac and cheese bites.
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 8 tablespoon butter
  • salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup flour

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a skillet or dutch oven on medium-low heat and add crushed garlic. Cook about 1-2 minutes before garlic burns and butter browns.
  • Add flour and mix until flour is mixed in to create a roux. Allow the flour to cook for about 3 minutes on medium heat. Add salt and pepper. Add in the milk and mix. Allow the milk to simmer until it begins to bubble and thicken.
  • Add in the milk and mix. Allow the milk to simmer until it begins to bubble and thicken. Add in all of the shredded cheese and half of the bread crumbs. Mix in well and allow the cheese to melt. Mix constantly so that the cheese does not burn.
  • Boil elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Mix the cooked pasta in with the cheese sauce until all of the macaroni is evenly coated.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a mini muffin tin. Place the macaroni mixture and form to each muffin cup. Top each macaroni bite with bread crumbs.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes or until the tops of the bites are golden brown. Serve while still warm.

Notes

  • save leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.
  • leftovers can be frozen for up to 2 months.
  • reheat leftovers before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2mac and cheese bites | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 1mg