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Mini Mac & Cheese Bites

Name: Mini Mac & Cheese Bites
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1-3/4 cups 2% milk; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 3/4 cup biscuit/baking mix; 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten

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Total Time

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 10 min.

Makes

3 dozen

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023

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

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1-3/4 cups 2% milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
3/4 cup biscuit/baking mix
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
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.
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 prepared mini-muffin cups; sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese and seasoned bread crumbs.
Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool in pans 5 minutes before serving.

Test Kitchen Tips

Customize these bites by adding mix-ins like chopped jalapenos, crumbled bacon or minced garlic.

Hand-grating cheese for any mac and cheese tends to result in the smoothest, tastiest sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 appetizer: 91 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

Mini Mac & Cheese Bites

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