mac'n cheese bites

Name: Mac'n cheese bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 package(s) elbow macaroni, cooked; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 tablespoon(s) flour; 1/2 cup(s) onion, chopped; 1 1/2 cup(s) milk; 8 slice(s) bacon, cooked and chopped; 2 cup(s) cheese, grated (1 cup sharp cheddar, 1/2 cup jack, 1/2 cup gouda); 2 - eggs; 1/2 teaspoon(s) nutmeg; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 cup(s) panko crumbs; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt and pepper

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Darci Juris

Scottsdale, AZ

Updated on Oct 29, 2018

I made these is a regular size muffin tin, for a heartier bite. But these can also be done in a mini-muffin tin for a smaller bite, but watch cooking time. The combination of cheese and the addition of bacon turn these bites into a tasty recipe. In all honesty, this can be eaten as is without being baked into "bites"....just serve in a bowl. You could even put it in a casserole dish and bake it that way....you choose, lots of options.

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Gouda, cheddar, and jack cheese combined with bacon bring this mac’n cheese to the next level.

prep time 15 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 18 muffin size bites, or approximately 24 mini-muffin bites

Ingredients

1/2 package elbow macaroni, cooked
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups milk
8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
2 cups cheese, grated (1 cup sharp cheddar, 1/2 cup jack, 1/2 cup gouda)
2 - eggs
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup panko crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper

How To Make mac'n cheese bites

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Cook and drain pasta noodles, and set aside.
Step 3

In a small dish, add egg, nutmeg, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and set aside.
Step 4

In a medium sauce pan, over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions to butter and cook for a few minutes. Add flour and stir to coat.
Step 5

Slowly add all milk, whisking/stirring constantly.
Step 6

Add cheese in three parts, stirring to combine and melt cheese evenly, until smooth and all melted.
Step 7

Add cooked pasta, egg and spice mixture, and bacon. Stir to combine. Remove from heat.
Step 8

Spray muffin tin with cooking spray or olive oil (or butter).
Step 9

Sprinkle a little Panko on the bottom of each muffin cup. Fill 3/4 full with macaroni mix, and top with either more Panko crumbs or some extra grated cheddar cheese. Finish entire tin.
Step 10

Bake in oven for about 20 minutes, or until Panko begins to brown.
Step 11

Remove from oven, gently remove from tin, and serve! Be careful, as the inside will be hot.
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