Mac and Cheese Bites

5 from 10 votes

Mac and cheese is one of those comfort foods that so many people love. These little mac and cheese bites are perfect for little hands to hold and eat!

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings: mini bites

Author: Lily Payen

Ingredients

8 oz pasta noodles 1/2 standard box
2 tbsp unsalted butter
½ cup finely chopped onions and peppers
1 tbsp all purpose flour
1 cup evaporated milk
1 ½ cups shredded cheese + more to sprinkle on top
salt to taste optional

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Boil the pasta noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
Melt butter in a pan on medium heat.
Add in chopped onions and peppers and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour until incorporated.
Add in the milk and stir as it begins to bubble.
Turn down the heat and add in the cheese. Stir until it is melted and the mixture thickens.
Add in the pasta noodles and toss to coat. If the mixture seems a little thick, add in a few more splashes of milk.
Divide the mixture into a mini muffin pan and use the back of a spoon to pack the mixture down into the pan to ensure that it all sticks together when baked. Sprinkle a little more cheese on top.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden. Let the bites fully cool before removing from the pan.

Notes

This recipe makes 24 mini bites. You can make regular-sized bites by adding a few more minutes to the total bake time.
I like to use a silicone muffin pan to bake these bites as they pop out easily without any sticking. If using a regular mini muffin pan, be sure to coat with a cooking spray beforehand. Avoid using paper liners as these bites tend to stick.
Finely chop the onions and peppers as small as possible so that there aren’t too many large chunks.
I used 4-cheese Mexican blend in this recipe, but feel free to use any type of cheese! Mozzarella cheese is a good low sodium option.
Add salt and other seasonings for a bit more flavor if serving to adults. I usually make a batch for my baby and add salt and a little spice to a batch for everyone else!

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