Description
Mini Macaroni and Cheese Bites are a delightful twist on a classic comfort food, offering a creamy and cheesy filling encased in a crispy crust, perfect for snacking or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz. elbow macaroni
- 5 oz. of garlic and herb cheese
- 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp. cold unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cups milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- pinch salt and pepper
- 2 cups crushed Ritz Crackers
- 6 tbsp. butter melted
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked macaroni with garlic and herb cheese, 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese, cold butter, eggs, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, combine the crushed Ritz Crackers with melted butter.
- Press a tablespoon of the cracker mixture into the bottom of each muffin tin cup to form a crust.
- Fill each crust with the macaroni mixture, then top with an additional sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese and more cracker mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from the muffin tin. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
You can use any additional cheese varieties for added flavor. Ensure to let the bites cool slightly before removing them to maintain their shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 mini bites
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Mini Macaroni and Cheese Bites, macaroni bites, cheesy snacks, party food, appetizer