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Baked Mac and Cheese Bites

These baked mac and cheese bites, crispy around the edges and soft and melty in the center will be the star at the next tailgate. If you love finger food and mac and cheese, this recipe is for you.

baked mac and cheese bites on white plate with blue check napkin in background
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 mac and cheese bites

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • nonstick cooking spray

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 1/2 cups milk

  • 2 cups shredded extra sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

  • 2 ounces cream cheese

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 large egg, beaten

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 2 mini muffin pans with cooking spray.

  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.

  3. Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Add milk and bring to a simmer. Add 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth. Turn heat off.

  4. Add drained pasta and beaten egg to cheese sauce and stir until evenly combined.

  5. Using a small spoon, divide mixture between mini muffin tins. Sprinkle each mac and cheese bite with remaining Cheddar cheese.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 16 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

183 Calories
13g Fat
7g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 183
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 275mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 236mg 18%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 71mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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