Description
Delight in the perfect blend of crunchy breadcrumbs and gooey cheese with these irresistible mac and cheese bites, ideal for any gathering or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted (for coating)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Macaroni: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Make the Cheese Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour until smooth. Gradually pour in 1 cup of whole milk while whisking continuously until the mixture thickens (about 5 minutes).
- 3. Add the Cheeses: Remove the sauce from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- 4. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked macaroni with cheese sauce and beaten eggs until evenly coated.
- 5. Form Your Bites: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or butter. Using your hands or a small scoop, fill each muffin cup with the mac and cheese mixture.
- 6. Coat with Breadcrumbs: In another bowl, mix seasoned breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle generously over each muffin cup. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- 7. Serve: Enjoy hot for the best flavor and texture!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mac and cheese bite (approximately 40g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: <1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
Keywords: Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella for extra stretchiness or pepper jack for added spice. For extra crunch, consider using panko breadcrumbs instead of regular seasoned breadcrumbs.