Baked Macaroni and Cheese Bites

How to Make Baked Macaroni and Cheese Bites at Home

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Ingredients

• 8 oz elbow macaroni
• 2 cups cheddar cheese
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, stir in 1 cup of milk and bring to a simmer.

4. 4

   Add 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese to the saucepan, stirring constantly until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.

5. 5

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.

6. 6

   Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce and the egg mixture, stirring until everything is well coated.

7. 7

   Grease a mini muffin tin with butter or cooking spray. Spoon the macaroni mixture into each muffin cup, filling them about 3/4 full.

8. 8

   Sprinkle 1 cup of bread crumbs evenly over the tops of the macaroni bites.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and crispy.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Carefully remove the bites from the muffin tin and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.