Mac and Cheese Bites
An easy homemade mac and cheese bites recipe. Only 5 ingredients and great for on-the-go or lunches!
Servings: 24 bites
Calories: 59kcal
Equipment
- Mini muffin pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup macaroni noodles
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions and set aside.
- Melt butter in saucepan.
- Add in flour and let simmer for a minute.
- Slowly add in the milk and let simmer for a few more minutes until bubbly.
- Add 1 cup of the shredded cheese and stir until melted.
- Add in macaroni and stir to cover noodles; set aside to cool or refrigerate overnight.
- To make the bites: preheat oven to 375 degrees. Generously spray a mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of Mac N Cheese into each mini muffin tin cup.
- Top with remaining shredded cheese. Add more if needed to cover completely as shown.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for 10 minutes then remove from pan. If needed, run a knife around each Mac N Cheese bite to easily release from the pan.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Notes
- If your mac and cheese bites do not stay together (the noodles fall apart), you can add more melted cheese or mix in 1 beaten egg into the macaroni and cheese before adding into the muffin tins.
- Use a sharp cheddar cheese for a stronger taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg