suemunzlinger's Recipe

Mac and Cheese Bites

Category: Appetizers and Dips

INGREDIENTS
1/2 pound elbow macaroni
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 ounces cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg beaten

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Spray mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
Cook pasta according to packaged directions and set aside.

In a medium size pan combine butter and flour over medium heat. Whisk until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Slowly add milk and bring to a simmer. Add 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, carefully stir pasta, cheese sauce, and egg until evenly mixed and pasta is evenly coated.

Spoon mac and cheese into mini muffin tins and top each with a small pinch of remaining cheese. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Allow to cool 5 minutes before gently removing the bites.