Baked Mac And Cheese Bites
This delicious recipe takes the already beloved Mac and Cheese to a higher level that make them a kids favorite snack.
They combine the mini macaroni with a cheddar sauce and lots of mozzarella cheese.
The result is a mac and cheese bite, creamy on the inside, and crunchy on the outside. Perfect for children’s parties
For this delicious recipe we will make a bechamel sauce with cheddar cheese. Which will give all the necessary creaminess to these tasty baked mac and cheese bites.
And we could stop at this point, because by baking this mixture you would get some spectacular Baked Mac and Cheese good for any special occasion or kids party.
But what if we add a lot more cheese? Add more shredded cheddar cheese to the mix, and lots of mozzarella topping for a perfect kids party food.
If you wish, you can add a topping of fried bacon or finely chopped parsley.
How To Make Baked Mac And Cheese Bites
Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. When it starts to bubble, add the macaroni, and cook for about three to five minutes. Following the manufacturer’s directions. Strain the pasta, add the two tablespoons of butter, and stir. Let it rest while you prepare the bechamel sauce.
In a medium saucepan, place the butter to melt over medium low heat. When the butter has melted, add the wheat flour.
Stir the mixture with a hand mixer, until a thick paste form.
Then add the milk. Cook for another five to seven minutes, continuing to beat, to prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom. When it begins to thicken, add half of the cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese is melted. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Reserve.
In a large mixing bowl, place the macaroni, béchamel sauce, remaining cheddar cheese, and egg.
Stir until everything is well mixed.
Preheat the oven to 160 ° C / 320 ° F. Spread a little butter in the mold where you will cook the bites. Scoop a generous tablespoon of batter into each cavity of the mold. Sprinkle some mozzarella cheese over each bite, and bake until golden brown on the surface.
Remove from the oven, and unmold being careful not to break them. It is better to eat them warm.
Serve and enjoy!
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Baked Mac and Cheese Bites
Ingredients
For the macaroni
- 2 cups of mini macaroni elbows N°81
- 4 cups of water 1 liter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
For the bechamel:
- 6 tablespoons of butter
- 6 tablespoons of wheat flour
- 2 cups of milk
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
- 1 ½ cup yellow cheddar cheese shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the bits:
- 1 cup of grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. When it starts to bubble, add the macaroni, and cook for about three to five minutes. Following the manufacturer's directions. Strain the pasta, add the two tablespoons of butter, and stir. Let it rest while you prepare the bechamel sauce.
- In a medium saucepan, place the butter to melt over medium low heat. When the butter has melted, add the wheat flour.
- Stir the mixture with a hand mixer, until a thick paste form.
- Then add the milk. Cook for another five to seven minutes, continuing to beat, to prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom. When it begins to thicken, add half of the cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese is melted. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Reserve.
- In a large mixing bowl, place the macaroni, béchamel sauce, remaining cheddar cheese, and egg.
- Stir until everything is well mixed.
- Preheat the oven to 160 ° C / 320 ° F. Spread a little butter in the mold where you will cook the bites. Scoop a generous tablespoon of batter into each cavity of the mold. Sprinkle some mozzarella cheese over each bite, and bake until golden brown on the surface. Remove from the oven, and unmold being careful not to break them. It is better to eat them warm.
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