Bacon Mac & Cheese Bites Recipe
white cheddar mac & cheese, bacon, bread crumbs, ranch
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Ingredients
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Mac & Cheese Base
Bacon & Coating
Method
Preparing Mac & Cheese
- 1
Cook the Macaroni
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Add the Cheese
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the shredded white cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Combine with Macaroni
Fold the drained macaroni into the cheese sauce until evenly coated. Let cool slightly.
Combining Ingredients
- 5
Mix in Bacon
Once the mac and cheese has cooled slightly, fold in the chopped bacon and mix well.
- 6
Prepare for Baking
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- 7
Form the Bites
In a bowl, mix the bread crumbs with ranch dressing. Take a tablespoon of the mac and cheese mixture and press it into each muffin cup, then sprinkle the ranch bread crumbs on top.
- 8
Add the Egg
Drizzle a small amount of beaten egg over each mac and cheese bite to help hold it together.
Baking
- 9
Bake
Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- 10
Cool and Serve
Remove the bites from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving platter. Serve warm.
