ALFREDO MAC AND CHEESE BITES
My kids just love these mini bites of goodness. Use whatever Alfredo sauce you like and even the type of cheese. I used 4 - cheese Alfredo, and cheddar cheese. These make a great little appetizer. I have added bacon bits to these at times also..your kids will love them..even the big kids if you know what I mean.. My pics.
Provided by Cassie * @1lovetocook1x
Categories Pasta Sides
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Gather ingredients Heat oven to 350 degree F.
- Coat two 24 - well mini muffin pans with cooking spray. I sometimes do small ones, and cupcake sized ones too. Sprinkle bread crumbs on bottoms and on sides of muffin wells..I tilt the pan until all sides are coated and tap out the excess bread crumbs that don't stick.
- Cook pasta according to directions; drain and return to warm pan. Stir in Alfredo sauce, egg, and cheese.
- Divide mixture evenly among muffin wells. I sprinkled a few bread crumbs on top also, before baking. Bake 15 minutes, or until set and lightly browned. Let cook 10 min, in pan before serving.
- These do not stick to the pan, they pull right out.. Enjoy! and Merry Christmas!!!
ALFREDO BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE
Steps:
- Cook pasta and drain. In a large skillet, mix Alfredo sauce and cheddar cheese. Heat until melted. Add pasta and toss.
- Transfer into baking dish and top with 1/4 - 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and melted butter.
- Broil for 5-8 minutes until topping browns. Season with salt and pepper and top with your favorite pasta sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
FRIED MAC AND CHEESE BITES
Melty, crisp, and wildly fun to eat, this finger food may just be your new favorite appetizer.
Provided by Karen Schroeder-Rankin
Time 4h25m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high. Whisk in 1 tablespoon of the flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly. Bring to a simmer over medium-high; simmer, whisking often, until mixture is slightly thickened and lightly coats back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, stirring constantly until cheeses melt and mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in macaroni (mixture will be thick).
- Spread mixture evenly in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking pan. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing plastic wrap directly on surface; chill until firm, at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a large Dutch oven; heat over medium-high to 350°F. Meanwhile, scoop 1 portion macaroni mixture into your hands using a 1-ounce (2-tablespoon) scoop, and roll into a ball. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat process with remaining macaroni mixture. (You'll have 36 balls total.)
- Whisk together eggs and water in a shallow dish. Place panko in a second shallow dish, and place remaining 1/3 cup flour in a third shallow dish. Working with 1 ball at a time, dredge in flour, and shake off excess. Roll ball in egg mixture; let excess drip off. Roll in panko, pressing to adhere. Return ball to baking sheet. (Balls can be loosely covered with plastic wrap, and chilled until ready to fry, up to 30 minutes.)
- Fry macaroni balls in 6 to 8 batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown on outside and hot and melted on inside, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel lined baking sheet to drain. Serve immediately.
EASIEST HOMESTYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE
My family always expects the 'real deal' homemade macaroni and cheese, and this recipe passed the 'family taste test' with flying colors on Easter. However, this time it was much easier to make, using jarred Alfredo sauce instead of homemade white sauce. Try it. It's easy as pie, and FABULOUS!
Provided by Ginger Hackley
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 10 1/2x13 1/2-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil; stir 1 teaspoon salt and vegetable oil into boiling water. Gradually stir macaroni into the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until macaroni are tender but still slightly firm, about 10 minutes. Drain well and pour macaroni into prepared baking dish.
- Pour Alfredo sauce into a 3-quart microwave-safe bowl and stir processed cheese into sauce; microwave on 60 percent power for 6 minutes. Stir sauce mixture and microwave for 5 more minutes on 60 percent power. Season with black pepper and paprika. Stir 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese into mixture until cheese has melted and sauce is thick and smooth.
- Pour half the cheese sauce over macaroni and stir to coat; pour in remaining cheese mixture and stir again. Spread remaining shredded sharp Cheddar cheese over macaroni. Top casserole with bread crumbs.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Broil casserole under oven's broiler for 3 to 4 minutes if you like a browned top. Let macaroni and cheese stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 58.9 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 997.1 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
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