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Ingredients
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Mac N Cheese Bites
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Macaroni
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Cook the macaroni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, diced tomatoes, chopped basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Form the Bites
Using your hands, scoop out a tablespoon of the macaroni and cheese mixture and form it into a ball. Repeat until all mixture is used.
- 4
Coat with Breadcrumbs
Place the breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Roll each mac and cheese ball in the breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 6
Bake the Bites
Place the coated mac and cheese bites on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your tomato basil mac n cheese bites!