Three Cheese Macaroni Bites
User Reviews
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
36 Macaroni Bites
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
International
Three Cheese Macaroni Bites
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A recipe for Three Cheese Macaroni Bites! These mini macaroni and cheese bites are filled with Cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan and baked until golden.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces macaroni or other similar medium-shape pasta, dried, 227 grams
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 18 grams
- 1 cup milk 240 milliliters
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded, 113 grams
- 4 ounces gruyere cheese shredded, 113 grams
- 2 ounces Parmesan Cheese grated, plus more for topping, 57 grams
- 2 egg large yolks
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 15 grams
- parsley for garnish, freshly chopped or chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C). Grease 36 mini muffin cavities.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, until barely tender, al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Once melted, mix in the flour and cook until golden, whisking constantly.
- Slowly pour in the milk while whisking. Cook, whisking often, until thickened.
- Stir in the salt, paprika, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Remove from heat, the add the Cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan cheese a handful at a time, stirring well between each addition.
- Mix in the egg yolks, then fold in the cooked pasta until well coated.
- Fill each of the prepared muffin tins with the pasta. Do not overfill.
- Sprinkle the panko over each macaroni and cheese bite, then sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the macaroni bites are bubbly and golden around the edges, about 12 minutes.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing with a small spoon or off-set spatula.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or chives before serving.
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