Homemade Mac and Cheese Bites

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1/2 lb Elbow macaroni

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese, sharp
  • 2 oz Cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups Milk

Found on chef-in-training.com

Description

Ingredients

• ½ pound elbow macaroni
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 2 Tablespoons flour
• 1½ cups milk
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 egg beaten

Directions

• 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 1½ 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.