Best Mini Mac Cheese Bites Recipes

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MINI MAC & CHEESE BITES



Mini Mac & Cheese Bites image

Young relatives were coming for a Christmas party, so I wanted something fun for them to eat. Instead, the adults devoured my mini mac and cheese. -Kate Mainiero, Elizaville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • 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 1-2 minutes or until thickened. 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 bread crumbs., Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pans 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MAC & CHEESE MINI BITES



MAC & CHEESE MINI BITES image

These look incredible! Kids will love them, and so will everyone else. A good way to control your portions if you're watching calories. Preparation couldn't be easier. Recipe & photo: Kraft.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg (12.6 oz.) kraft homestyle macaroni & cheese dinner classic cheddar cheese sauce
1 egg
1/2 c sour cream
1 1/2 c kraft shredded three cheese with a touch of philadelphia, divided

Steps:

  • 1. In a large saucepan, prepare macaroni dinner as directed on package EXCEPT do not add the Bread Crumb Topping. Add egg, sour cream and 3/4 cup shredded cheese to macaroni mixture; mix well.
  • 2. Spoon mixture into 12 muffin pan cups sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese and bread crumb topping.
  • 3. Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to serve.
  • 4. NOTE: You may also use Kraft Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese with a Touch of Philiadelphia as a substitute for Three Cheese.

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