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Baked Mac and Cheese Bites
These
baked mac and cheese bites
are creamy, cheesy and topped with crispy seasoned breadcrumbs. A fun and delicious bite-sized version of everyone's favorite comfort food!
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Enozia Vakil
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course
Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine
American
Servings
12
bites
Calories
196
kcal
Ingredients
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1
cup
elbow macaroni
uncooked
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1
tablespoon
butter
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1
tablespoon
all purpose flour
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1
cup
shredded cheese
▢
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
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1
egg
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1.5
cup
heavy cream
▢
2
tablespoon
seasoned breadcrumbs
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⅛
teaspoon
salt
▢
⅛
teaspoon
pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute to create a roux.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking continuously.
Add the garlic powder, salt and black pepper and cook until the mixture thickens slightly.
Transfer the sauce to a large bowl and allow it to cool slightly.
Add the cooked macaroni and egg and stir until combined.
Fold in the shredded cheese.
For the best texture, use freshly shredded cheese and avoid overcooking the pasta.
Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups.
Sprinkle the tops with seasoned breadcrumbs.
Bake for 15 minutes or until the bites are set and lightly golden.
Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the muffin tin.
Notes
Sharp cheddar, mozzarella or a combination of cheeses work wonderfully.
Let the cheese sauce cool slightly before adding the egg.
These bites are excellent for meal prep and lunchboxes.
Panko breadcrumbs can be used for extra crunch.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories:
196
kcal
Carbohydrates:
12
g
Protein:
5
g
Fat:
14
g
Saturated Fat:
9
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4
g
Trans Fat:
0.04
g
Cholesterol:
57
mg
Sodium:
151
mg
Potassium:
74
mg
Fiber:
0.5
g
Sugar:
1
g
Vitamin A:
553
IU
Vitamin C:
0.2
mg
Calcium:
75
mg
Iron:
0.4
mg
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