Mac and Cheese Bites
Next time you make mac and cheese, consider making extra so that you can try out this Mac and Cheese Bites recipe! They’ve got a creamy center and crispy edges that make them impossible to stop eating. Think ahead and make them for school snacks, game days, or just a random Wednesday when you want something fun. They’re simple and a little nostalgic – everyone will grab them straight out of the pan before they even hit the plate!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Rest Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1¼ cups 2% milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease two mini muffin pans with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions, about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour, garlic powder, mustard powder, salt and pepper, and stir to combine, about two minutes.
- Add the milk and whisk well to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally for five minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and add the cheese, stirring until melted. Fold the cooked pasta into the pot, or pour the cheese over the cooked pasta in a large bowl, and stir until evenly coated.
- Scoop about two tablespoons of the mac and cheese mixture into each prepared muffin cup. Pack it in with the back of a spoon to help the bites hold their shape. Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake until the cheese melts and the breadcrumbs are golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Cool the bites for 5 to 10 minutes before removing from the muffin cups and serving. Enjoy!
From feelgoodfoodie.net
