![]() Grease a mini muffin pan with your oil of choice. To remove them from the pan gently slide a knife around each one and they should easily lift. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until they are solid and golden brown around the edges.Scoop macaroni mixture evenly into mini muffin cavities and top with breadcrumbs or panko.When the cheese mixture is smooth and combined, fold in the cooked macaroni and an egg.Add cream cheese, shredded cheese, salt and garlic powder to the pot and stir until mostly melted.In the same pot, on low, melt the butter and stir in the half and half and cheese packet from the box of macaroni.Boil the macaroni pasta according to box directions (about 5-8 minutes), drain and set aside for later. Preheat oven to 375F and grease a mini muffin pan.Optional Garnish – If you wish to add a little garnish, some fresh parsley is pretty and adds a lovely pop of freshness the dish.You can use traditional breadcrumbs or panko. Breadcrumbs – I like to give my mac and cheese bites a little crunch by sprinkling breadcrumbs onto them before they bake.Egg – Egg acts as your binder in this recipe, which will make your mac and cheese scoopable and keep it together as it bakes.You will want 1 ½ cups of shredded cheese. Cheddar Cheese – Real cheese helps hold the mac and cheese bites together, and it also takes the flavor to the next level.Cream Cheese – Cream cheese adds a little flavor and it also helps to keep your mac and cheese bites from getting dry in the oven.Garlic Powder – Garlic powder goes a long way in adding depth to the flavor of these baked mac n cheese bites.You only need ½ teaspoon to season this dish. Butter – You will need 2 tablespoons of butter to start your cheese sauce.Half and Half – Half and half makes this mac and cheese creamy, but you can use any milk of your choice.Boxed Mac n Cheese – Grab a box of your favorite mac and cheese for this recipe! You will be using the cheese packet as well.Ingredients for Baked Mac and Cheese Bites Just take your leftover mac and cheese out of the refrigerator, stir in your egg and extra cheeses and go! ![]()
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