MINI MAC & CHEESE BITES

Ingredients:

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs, divided
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1-3/4 cups 2% milk
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 3/4 cup biscuit/baking mix
• 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425° F. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.

Meanwhile, sprinkle 1/4 cup breadcrumbs into 36 greased mini-muffin cups. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and seasonings until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese and Swiss cheese until melted.

Remove from heat; stir in biscuit mix, eggs and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. Add macaroni; toss to coat. Spoon about 2 tablespoons macaroni mixture into prepared mini-muffin cups; sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs.

Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool in pans 5 minutes before serving.

“Young relatives were coming for a Christmas party, so I wanted something fun for them to eat. Instead, the adults devoured my mini mac and cheese.” —Kate Mainiero, Elizaville, New York

Mini Mac & Cheese Bites Recipe: How to Make It (tasteofhome.com)