Mac and Cheese Bites with Bacon

Name: Mac and Cheese Bites with Bacon
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (15 g) butter for greasing tins; 1 cup (140 g) tiny elbow macaroni; 3 tablespoon (45 g) butter; 2 tablespoon (15 g) flour; 1 cup (240 ml) milk; 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt; 1 minced garlic clove; freshly cracked pepper; 1 cup (240 ml) sharp cheddar cheese + ½ cup (120 ml) mozzarella for topping; 1/2 cup (120 ml) cooked bacon, chopped; 1 egg; 2 egg yolks; 1/3 cup (40 g) flour; ¼ cup (60 ml) chives

10 steps

Prep:30minCook:15min

Bacon Mac and Cheese bites with Bacon is the perfect decadent little morsel to serve during the holidays with a nice tall glass of champagne! A wonderful appetizer idea for holiday entertaining!

Updated at: Mon, 05 Feb 2024 22:58:37 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories138.3 kcal (7%)

Total Fat8.8 g (13%)

Carbs9.3 g (4%)

Sugars1 g (1%)

Protein5.4 g (11%)

Sodium233.3 mg (12%)

Fiber0.4 g (1%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

18 servings

15gbutter

for greasing tins

1 cupelbow macaroni

tiny

45gbutter

15gflour

1 cupmilk

1.25mlcayenne pepper

5mlsalt

1garlic clove

minced

freshly cracked pepper

1 cupsharp cheddar cheese

½ cupbacon

⅓ cupflour

¼ cupchives

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375F (190C).

Step 2

Grease a mini muffin tin lightly with melted butter and set aside.

Step 3

Boil pasta according to package instructions.

Step 4

Cook bacon in skillet or in microwave. To microwave line a plate with paper towel, place bacon on top, and then place more paper towel on top. Microwave on high for 6 mins until browned and crispy. Allow to cool on towel, and chop into a rough chop.

Step 5

Then in a large skillet prepare the cheese sauce, melt 3 tablespoon butter, add flour and whisk and cook for 1 minute then slowly whisk in milk, whisking all the while, a smooth sauce will develop. Add cayenne, salt, garlic and pepper.

Step 6

Then add cheddar cheese, and whisk until smooth. Remove from flame and allow to cool slightly.

Step 7

Drain pasta and transfer it into a large bowl. Add cheese sauce and stir to combine. Then add egg and egg yolks, flour, and bacon. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Using a mini ice cream scoop portion out into muffin tin, and top with the mozzarella cheese.

Step 9

Bake for 13-15 mins until golden brown and cheese has melted. Allow to cool to set up and become stable.

Step 10

Place on platter and top with freshly snipped chives. Serve with champagne! Enjoy!

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