Jalapeno Cheddar Mac N Cheese Bites + Holiday Party Planning
Macaroni and cheese gets a make over with two kinds of cheese and jalapenos baked into individual servings perfect for party appetizers!
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Servings: 24 bites
Calories: 91kcal
Ingredients
For the mac n cheese bites:
- 2 c. elbow macaroni
- 2 T. butter melted
- 1 c. Kraft cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 c. Kraft Itailan blend cheese shredded
- 2/3 c. low fat milk
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 t. paprika
- 1/2 t. dry mustard
- 1 t. black pepper
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1 egg beaten
- 3 T. pickled jalapenos minced
For the topping
- 1/2 c. Stove Top Stuffing dry
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 3 T. butter melted
- 1 t. black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray two muffin tins with cooking spray and set aside.
- Cook the macaroni noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the butter, cheddar cheese, Italian blend cheese, milk, garlic, paprika, pepper, and salt. Mix well.
- Stir in the beaten egg and the jalapenos.
- Add the cooked macaroni noodles and stir until the noodles are well coated.
- Spoon the macaroni mixture into the prepared muffin cups. Set aside.
- In a small bowl combine all the topping ingredients. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the mixture over top of each macaroni bite.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the bites are browned.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool a few minutes before running a butter knife around the edges.
- Pop out the mac n cheese bites and serve hot.
Notes
A Hezzi-D Original Recipe
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 171mg | Sugar: 1g