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    Mac and Cheese Bites

    Published: May 30, 2022 · Modified: Jul 26, 2022 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Mac and Cheese is a classic dinner comfort food, but this Mac and Cheese Bites takes that dinner and turns it into the best appetizer you will ever have!

    Mac and Cheese Bites on wooden serving board

    I have a lot of Macaroni and Cheese recipes on the blog. Serving mac and cheese as a main dish is a regular dinner in our house. Well, when we were having a small party I wanted to make these Mac and Cheese Bites for an appetizer. I use my Velveeta Mac and Cheese recipe as the base for this. 

    How to make Mac and Cheese Bites:

    These Mac and Cheese Bites are the perfect appetizer or side dish for your parties and gatherings. Creamy macaroni and cheese with a buttery cracker crust baked to perfection. One good thing about this recipe, you can make some extra Mac and Cheese along with it for a bowl of that for lunch.

    Ingredients:

    • Macaroni Noodles
    • Velveeta Cheese - cubed
    • Butter
    • Cheddar Cheese - shredded
    • Half and Half
    • Eggs

    Crust:

    • Ritz Crackers - crushed
    • Butter - melted
    • Cheddar Cheese - shredded

    Directions:

    Step One - Cook macaroni according to the package's directions then drain and return to the pot.

    making the mac and cheese in a large pot.

    Step Two - Over low heat add cubed Velveeta cheese, butter, and shredded cheddar cheese to your cooked macaroni noodles and stir. Pour in half and half and then mix again.

    pouring half and half into the mac and cheese.

    Step Three - Prepare a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray and preheat your oven to 275 degrees F.

    adding eggs to the mac and cheese.

    Step Four - To prepare your crust add crushed crackers, melted butter, and shredded cheese to a small mixing bowl. Mix together.

    making the crust for the mac and cheese bites.

    Step Five - Spoon crust mixture into prepared mini muffin tin and press firmly until crust us packed in.

    crust in the bottom of the muffin tin.

    Step Six - Spoon in prepared Mac and cheese to each mini muffin crust. Place in the oven to bake for 10-12 minutes or until just the tops of the Mac and cheese is golden.

    adding mac and cheese on top of the crust.

    Step Seven - Remove Mac and Cheese Bites from the oven and allow them to sit in the mini muffin tin for 10-15 minutes before attempting to take them out of the pan.
    Step Eight - For easy removal run a knife around the edges of each Mac and Cheese Bite and remove. Serve warm and enjoy.

    baked mac and cheese bites in mini muffin pan.

    Can I make these ahead of time?

    These Mac and Cheese Bites are great to make ahead of time. You can make these 2 or 3 days in advance even! Store them in an airtight food container in the refrigerator. Make sure they are fully cooled before storing in the containers. Stack them all in the container, separated by a layer of wax or parchment paper.

    How do I reheat this recipe?

    You can reheat these Mac and Cheese Bites two different ways. You can place them on a baking sheet and reheat in the over for 5-10 minutes at 350 degrees. Or put them on a plate and pop them in the microwave for about 2 minutes!

    mac and cheese bites on wooden serving board.

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    Mac and Cheese Bites

    Mac and Cheese Bites

    Jennie Duncan
    Mac and Cheese is a classic dinner comfort food, but this Mac and Cheese Bites takes that dinner and turns it into the best appetizer you will ever have!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Mac and Cheese
    Servings 24 mini muffins
    Calories 269 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Mac and Cheese Filling:

    • 3 cups Macaroni noodles
    • 16 oz Velveeta cheese (cubed)
    • 4 tablespoons Butter
    • 4 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
    • 1 ½ cup Half and half
    • 2 large eggs

    Crust:

    • 2 cups Ritz crackers (crushed)
    • 6 tablespoons butter (melted)
    • ½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

    Instructions
     

    • Cook macaroni according to the package's directions then drain and return to the pot.
    • Over low heat add cubed Velveeta cheese, butter, and shredded cheddar cheese to your cooked macaroni noodles and stir. Pour in half and half and then mix again.
    • Prepare a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray and preheat your oven to 275 degrees F.
    • To prepare your crust add crushed crackers, melted butter, and shredded cheese to a small mixing bowl. Mix together.
    • Spoon crust mixture into prepared mini muffin tin and press firmly until crust us packed in.
    • Spoon in prepared Mac and cheese to each mini muffin crust. Place in the oven to bake for 10-12 minutes or until just the tops of the Mac and cheese is golden.
    • Remove Mac and Cheese Bites from the oven and allow them to sit in the mini muffin tin for 10-15 minutes before attempting to take them out of the pan.
    • For easy removal run a knife around the edges of each Mac and Cheese Bite and remove. Serve warm and enjoy.

    Notes

    Can I make these ahead of time?
    These Mac and Cheese Bites are great to make ahead of time. You can make these 2 or 3 days in advance even! Store them in an airtight food container in the refrigerator. Make sure they are fully cooled before storing in the containers. Stack them all in the container, separated by a layer of wax or parchment paper.
    How do I reheat this recipe?
    You can reheat these Mac and Cheese Bites two different ways. You can place them on a baking sheet and reheat in the over for 5-10 minutes at 350 degrees. Or put them on a plate and pop them in the microwave for about 2 minutes!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1biteCalories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 12gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 536mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 620IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 289mgIron: 1mg
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