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Mac and Cheese Bites

Delicious, cheesy baked macaroni and cheese bites from scratch.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 24 bites
Calories: 119 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup yellow cheddar divided
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup crumble bacon
  • 1 green onion

Instructions

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  1. Start by boiling your elbow macaroni according to the package instructions, but aim for them to be slightly undercooked. You don't want them mushy because they'll cook more in the oven later. Drain them and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to create a roux. Cook for about a minute until it turns a light golden color. Slowly pour in the milk while continuing to whisk. Allow the mixture to thicken, which should take about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded sharp cheddar and ½ cup yellow cheddar, and spices. Keep stirring until the cheeses have melted into a creamy, dreamy sauce.
  4. Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni. Stir until the macaroni is evenly coated in that cheese sauce.
  5. Add the eggs and 1/3 cup of bread crumb, mixed until all the ingredients are well combine.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a mini muffin tin. Take a teaspoon of breadcrumb and press it into the muffin cups.
  7. Top with a spoonful of Mac and Cheese. Garnish with the rest of the grated cheese and bacon crumbles.
  8. Pop the muffin tin into the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the bites are golden brown and crispy.
  9. Remove from the oven, garnish with green onion and serve them warm.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 119kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 250mg (10%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24bites

Amount Per Serving

Calories 119

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 119kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 250mg 10%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.