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Golden-brown Mac And Cheese Bites stacked on a white plate, garnished with green onions.

Mac And Cheese Bites

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Bake up golden, poppable Mac And Cheese Bites! This cheesy, kid-friendly recipe is a crowd-pleasing snack or fun side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 36 bites
Calories 71 kcal

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.
    Cooking elbow macaroni in a pot for Mac And Cheese Bites.
  • 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.
    Whisking milk into a roux in a saucepan for Mac And Cheese Bites.
  • Add the shredded cheddar and cream cheese, stirring until melted. Season with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, and black pepper.
    Adding spices to the cheese sauce for Mac And Cheese Bites.
  • 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.
    Stirring the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce for Mac And Cheese Bites.
  • 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.
    Spoon mac and cheese mixture into a mini muffin tin for Mac And Cheese Bites.
  • 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.
    Baked Mac And Cheese Bites in a mini muffin tin.

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 52mgFiber: 0.2g
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