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Baked Mac and Cheese Bites

Baked Mac and Cheese Bites

Cost $7.5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 25 Min
  • 16 Servings
  • $7.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 🍝 8 ounces elbow macaroni

  • Dairy

    • 🧈 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 🥛 1 1/2 cups milk
    • 🧀 2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese
    • 🧀 2 ounces cream cheese

  • Pantry Staples

    • 🌾 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Other

    • 🥚 1 large egg, beaten

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°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.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

183

Calories

  • 9
    Protein
  • 7
    Carbs
  • 13
    Fats

💡 Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt and flavor.Allow the bites to cool in the pan before attempting to remove them to prevent breaking.You can store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the oven for crispiness.