Mac And Cheese Bites
It is already your kid's favorite meal, but it's taken to the next level with these super-tasty, poppable Mac And Cheese Bites.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg beaten
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Green onions chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Slowly whisk in the milk until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the shredded cheddar and cream cheese, stirring until melted. Season with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, and black pepper.
- Stir the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce. Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes, then mix in the beaten egg until well combined.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly coat a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon the mac and cheese mixture into each cup, filling nearly to the top.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden. Let the bites cool for a few minutes before gently removing them. Garnish with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 52mgFiber: 0.2g
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