Description
Delight in crispy mac and cheese bites that are gooey on the inside and perfectly crunchy on the outside—perfect for snacking or entertaining at any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bites:
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
For Seasoning:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil water in a large pot over high heat. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Make the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt two tablespoons of butter. Stir in whole milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and creamy. Mix in salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 3. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce until every piece is coated.
- 4. Prepare Your Bites: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin with nonstick spray. Scoop about one tablespoon of the mac and cheese mixture into each muffin cup, pressing down gently.
- 5. Add Breadcrumbs: Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs generously over each bite.
- 6. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown on top. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mac and cheese bite (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg