Description
Mac and Cheese Bites are the ultimate comfort food transformed into delightful, bite-sized snacks. With a crispy golden exterior and a gooey, cheesy interior, these morsels are perfect for any occasion—from game days to cozy movie nights. Made with simple ingredients like elbow macaroni, sharp cheddar cheese, and panko breadcrumbs, they’re easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Whether you choose to serve them with marinara sauce or ranch dressing, these irresistible bites are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour until smooth, then gradually add milk, stirring until thickened. Mix in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the cheese sauce; mix well and let cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Shape mixture into balls (1-2 inches) using greased hands or an ice cream scoop; roll in panko breadcrumbs to coat.
- Place bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg