Prep

10 min
Total

35 min + 10 min resting time
Servings

24

Baked Mac ‘n Cheese Bites

Name: Baked Mac ‘n Cheese Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: PT35M+10MRESTINGTIME
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 8 oz (250 g) elbow macaroni; 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour; 1 cup (250 mL) milk; 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper; 2 cups Armstrong Old Cheddar Shredded Cheese, divided

Little bites make it to the big leagues with this baked mac and cheese recipe that's ready in a jiffy! These nibbles are the perfect thing to serve at birthday parties for the little ones.

Ingredients

8 oz (250 g) elbow macaroni
2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour
1 cup (250 mL) milk
1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
2 cups Armstrong Old Cheddar Shredded Cheese, divided

Directions

Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Grease 24 nonstick mini muffin cups. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/4 cup (60 mL) cooking liquid.
Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet set over medium heat; cook garlic for about 1 minute or until softened. Sprinkle flour over top; cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth.
Slowly whisk in milk; bring to boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened slightly. Stir in mustard, salt and pepper.
Remove from heat; stir in 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) cheese until melted. Stir in pasta, adding enough of the cooking liquid for desired consistency. Let cool slightly.
Spoon into prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes; remove from pan.

Tip: Alternatively, for Mac ‘n Cheese cups, bake in standard muffin tins.

Baked Mac ‘n Cheese Bites

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