Name: Mac and Cheese Bites
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni -; 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided -; 2 tablespoons butter -; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour -; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder -; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder -; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt -; 1-3/4 cups 2% milk -; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided -; 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese -; 3/4 cup biscuit/baking mix -; 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten -

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35 min.

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Ingredients for - Mac and Cheese Bites

1. 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni -

2. 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided -

3. 2 tablespoons butter -

4. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour -

5. 1/2 teaspoon onion powder -

6. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder -

7. 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt -

8. 1-3/4 cups 2% milk -

9. 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided -

10. 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese -

11. 3/4 cup biscuit/baking mix -

12. 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten -

How to cook deliciously - Mac and Cheese Bites

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cook the macaroni according to the package’s directions. Drain the water from the pasta. Meanwhile, evenly disperse 1/4 cup bread crumbs among 36 greased mini-muffin cups. Editor’s Tip: Toss the bowl of cooked macaroni with a small amount of olive oil to prevent the macaroni from sticking together while it sits.

2. Stage

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Vigorously stir in the all-purpose flour and seasonings until the roux is smooth and lump-free.

3. Stage

Gradually pour in the milk while whisking so no lumps form. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until the mixture has thickened, one to two minutes. Editor’s Tip: Do not pour the milk in all at once or it will be almost impossible to whisk out the lumps.

4. Stage

Stir in 1 cup each shredded cheddar cheese and Swiss cheese until they’re melted.

5. Stage

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the biscuit mix, lightly beaten eggs and 1/2 cup bread crumbs. Add in the macaroni, and gently toss to coat.

6. Stage

Spoon about 2 tablespoons macaroni mixture into each prepared mini-muffin cup. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining cheddar cheese and seasoned bread crumbs.

7. Stage

Bake the mac and cheese bites until they’re golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Let the mac and cheese bites cool in pans at room temperature for five minutes before serving.