EASY MACARONI AND CHEESE BITES APPETIZER

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Yum! These mac and cheese bites are cheesy, crispy, and delicious. The mix of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses makes these bites nice and cheesy. We recommend adding the Dijon mustard, it gives a slight tang to the bites. Smoky bacon is the perfect topping. By coating the tins with bread crumbs, they really do come out easy but...

Provided by sylvia bourque

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 c Panko breadcrumbs, seasoned or plain
2 c uncooked elbow macaroni
1 egg, beaten
2 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided in half
1 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
1 c whole milk
1 tsp finely chopped parsley (1/2 tsp dry)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease mini muffin tin generously with butter or non-stick spray.
  • 2. Coat insides of mini-muffin tin with bread crumbs (to help the bites hold their shape).
  • 3. Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and add macaroni. Cook 4-5 minutes, just until softened but not cooked through. Remove from heat, drain and return to pot.
  • 4. Stir in butter and egg until pasta is evenly coated.
  • 5. Mix in bacon, mustard, milk, salt, and cheeses (reserving 1 cup Jack cheese).
  • 6. Then spoon into muffin tin, press filling gently with fingers (to help the bites hold their shape). Top with reserved cheese.
  • 7. Bake 15-20 minutes or until top is golden brown.
  • 8. Allow muffins to cool slightly before removing from pan. Garnish with parsley and enjoy.

Kyagulanyi Sam
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These macaroni and cheese bites are the perfect comfort food. They're cheesy, gooey, and delicious.


Fiza qureshi Fiza qureshi
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I love these macaroni and cheese bites! They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Udofia FearGod
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These macaroni and cheese bites were a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I'll try them again with less cheese next time.


Una Unarine
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I've made these macaroni and cheese bites several times and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a quick and easy snack or appetizer.


Antwi Richmond
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These macaroni and cheese bites are a great way to use up leftover macaroni and cheese. They're also a fun and easy snack for kids.


Kathleen Westbrook
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I was a little disappointed with these macaroni and cheese bites. They were easy to make, but they were a bit bland.


Jani Raja
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My kids loved these macaroni and cheese bites. They were so easy to make and they're a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Tovia Christian
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These are the perfect appetizer for a party or potluck. They're easy to make ahead of time and they always disappear quickly.


Verned Banger
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I'm not usually a fan of macaroni and cheese, but these bites were surprisingly good.


CheyAnne Landeros
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These macaroni and cheese bites were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them.