Macaroni & Cheese Bites Recipe
Make Macaroni & Cheese Bites Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Macaroni
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare Cheese Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, milk, egg, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Combine with Pasta
Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese mixture until evenly coated.
- 4
Form Bites
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray. Using a tablespoon, scoop the macaroni and cheese mixture into each muffin cup, pressing down to pack it tightly.
- 5
Top with Bread Crumbs
Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over the top of each macaroni bite.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Cool and Serve
Allow the macaroni and cheese bites to cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm.
