Mini Mac & Cheese Bites
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. Bake: 10 min.
YIELD: 3 dozen.
Young relatives were coming for a Christmas party, so I wanted something fun for them to eat. To my surprise, it was the adults who devoured these mini mac and cheese bites. —Kate Mainiero, Elizaville, New York
Ingredients
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2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
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1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
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1-3/4 cups 2% milk
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2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
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1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
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3/4 cup biscuit/baking mix
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2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 425°. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
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2.
Meanwhile, sprinkle 1/4 cup bread crumbs into 36 greased mini-muffin cups. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and seasonings until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese and Swiss cheese until melted.
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3.
Remove from heat; stir in biscuit mix, eggs and 1/2 cup bread crumbs. Add macaroni; toss to coat. Spoon about 2 tablespoons macaroni mixture into each prepared mini-muffin cups; sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese and seasoned bread crumbs.
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4.
Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool in pans 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
1 appetizer: 91 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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