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Mac and Cheese Bites

October 10, 2013 by GG 10 Comments

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Our Mac and Cheese Bites recipe begins with a box of macaroni and cheese with creamy cheddar sauce. By adding just a few more ingredients and baking in mini muffin cups you’ll have a cheesy bite size appetizer that will be the hit of any get together, and oh so easy to make!

Everyone will love these Mini Mac 'N Cheese Bites made from a store bought mix and with the perfect bit of crunch from panko breadcrumbs! macaroni and cheese | appetizers | fun for kids | cheese | pasta | mini bites

Mac and Cheese Bites Recipe

Everyone loves mac ‘n cheese! Why not serve your favorite comfort food, macaroni and cheese, as mini bites? You’ll be the hit of the party, family movie night or game day watching, when you serve this favorite comfort food as mini mac and cheese bites!

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And how much easier can it get than starting with a box mix that already has the cheese sauce included? By adding just a few more ingredients, an egg, shredded cheese and buttery panko breadcrumbs, and baking in mini muffin cups, you’ll have bites of cheesy goodness that will be irresistible and an easy macaroni and cheese recipe that transforms into an adorable appetizer or snack.

First Published: October 10, 2013… Last Updated: December 6, 2019

Mac and cheese bites in muffin tin

Serve warm or at room temperature, either way, everyone will love these baked mac and cheese bites with the perfect bit of buttery Panko breadcrumbs crunch.

Honestly, how much fun are these baked mac and cheese bites when they’re baked up into a mini size? Comfort food in just a bite! Bet you can’t eat just one!

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Everyone will love these Mini Mac 'N Cheese Bites made from a store bought mix and with the perfect bit of crunch from panko breadcrumbs! macaroni and cheese | appetizers | fun for kids | cheese | pasta | mini bites
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Mini Mac ‘n Cheese Bites
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Stand Time
10 mins
 

Our Mac and Cheese Bites recipe begins with a box of macaroni and cheese with creamy cheddar sauce. By adding just a few more ingredients and baking in mini muffin cups you’ll have a cheesy bite size appetizer that will be the hit of any get together, and oh so easy to make!







Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mac and cheese bites, Macaroni and Cheese, mini mac and cheese bites
Servings: 36 mini bites
Calories: 16 kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin
Ingredients
  • 1 (12 oz.) pkg. deluxe macaroni and cheddar dinner with creamy cheddar cheese sauce
  • 1 egg ,lightly beaten
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ,divided
  • ¼ cup seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tb. butter ,melted
  • 2 Tbs. chopped parsley
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Generously coat 36 mini muffin cups with cooking spray.

  2. Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Transfer to bowl.
  3. Stir in cheese sauce from mix, beaten egg and ½ cup shredded cheese. Divide evenly in prepared pans.
  4. In small bowl combine Panko, remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese and butter.
  5. Sprinkle over macaroni and cheese.
  6. Bake, in batches if necessary, 25 minutes or until golden and hot. Let stand in pans 10 minutes. Run knife around rims of bites to release. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Recipe Notes

Makes 36 mini bites.

Nutrition Facts
Mini Mac ‘n Cheese Bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 16 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 25mg1%
Potassium 6mg0%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 57IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. phyllis hanratty says

    October 11, 2013 at 7:09 am

    oh so good your right cant have just one

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