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Mac and Cheese Bites

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An easy homemade mac and cheese bites recipe. Only 5 ingredients and great for on-the-go or lunches!

·published 2024-03-27

AmericanMain Course

Servings

['24', '24 bites']

Total time

25 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

59 kcal

Ingredients (5)

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Instructions (12 steps)

01Cook macaroni according to package directions and set aside.
02Melt butter in saucepan.
03Add in flour and let simmer for a minute.
04Slowly add in the milk and let simmer for a few more minutes until bubbly.
05Add 1 cup of the shredded cheese and stir until melted.
06Add in macaroni and stir to cover noodles; set aside to cool or refrigerate overnight.
07To make the bites: preheat oven to 375 degrees. Generously spray a mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.

08Scoop 1 tablespoon of Mac N Cheese into each mini muffin tin cup.

09Top with remaining shredded cheese. Add more if needed to cover completely as shown.

10Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

11Let cool for 10 minutes then remove from pan. If needed, run a knife around each Mac N Cheese bite to easily release from the pan.

12Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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