MACARONI AND CHEESE BITES
A yummy appetizer for a party - be careful, or the kids will gobble them up first! Recipe can be doubled easily.
Provided by MarthaCooks
Categories Cheese
Time 40m
Yield 24 bites, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a large pan of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni until al dente. Drain well, shaking off any excess water.
- Brush mini muffin tins (48 mini-cups total) with butter. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan.
- In a large saucepan, melt the 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in the flour and mustard over moderate heat for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk and cook, constantly whisking, until boiling, about 5 minutes. Add the cheddar and American cheeses and whisk until melted. Mixture will be very thick. Remove from heat, and whisk in the egg yolk and paprika. Fold in the macaroni.
- Spoon slightly rounded tablespoons of the macaroni into the prepared muffin cups, packing well. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan on top.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, until golden and sizzling. Let cool for 5 minutes. Carefully loosen the mini macs, remove from pan to a platter, and serve.
- These can be prepared through Step 4 and refrigerated overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.8, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 45.2, Sodium 168.8, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.5, Protein 7.1
FRIED MACARONI-AND-CHEESE BITES
Make way for little squares of heaven -- these fried morsels are sure to be voted most popular at any party. You can (and should) prepare the stovetop macaroni and cheese a few days ahead, since it will firm up in the refrigerator, for easier cutting. Then follow a two-step breading process, using panko instead of regular breadcrumbs for a crust that's crisp yet light. Don't be put off by the yield; the squares fry quickly, in three or four batches, and you can reheat replenishments over the course of the evening -- whenever the platter is wiped clean (which will be often).This recipe originally appeared in "Martha Stewart's Appetizers" (Clarkson Potter).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes about 10 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni until al dente according to package instructions; drain.
- In pot, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is pale golden and has a nutty aroma, about 4 minutes. Whisking constantly, slowly add milk. Cook, whisking along bottom of pot, until boiling, about 7 minutes. Reduce heat and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat, and add remaining 1 tablespoon butter, the mustard powder, and cheese. Stir until melted and sauce is smooth; season with salt. Add macaroni to sauce, and stir to combine.
- Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with parchment; brush parchment lightly with oil. Spread macaroni mixture evenly in dish. Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 8 hours.
- Invert set macaroni and cheese onto a cutting board and remove parchment. Cut into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife.
- Whisk eggs in a shallow dish. In a shallow dish, season panko with salt. Dip macaroni squares, a few at a time, in eggs, allowing excess to drip off into dish, then roll in panko mixture to coat completely. Transfer to a wire rack set on a baking sheet.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium until shimmering. Working in batches, add coated squares in a single layer (do not crowd pan); cook, turning occasionally, until all sides are crisp and golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes total. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined rack to drain and cool slightly. Wipe skillet clean. Repeat process with more oil and remaining squares. Serve warm.
MINI MAC & CHEESE BITES
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
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, sprinkle 1/4 cup bread crumbs 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 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese and Swiss cheese until melted., Remove from heat; stir in biscuit mix, eggs and 1/2 cup bread crumbs. Add macaroni; toss to coat. Spoon about 2 tablespoons macaroni mixture into prepared mini-muffin cups; sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese and bread crumbs., Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pans 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SPICY FRIED MACARONI AND CHEESE BITES
Steps:
- Form the leftover macaroni and cheese into 12 small balls.
- In a pie plate or shallow dish, whisk together the egg, water and the hot sauce. In a second pie plate or shallow dish combine the flour, chili powder, and salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a deep-sided skillet heat the canola oil over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
- Coat the macaroni and cheese balls in the egg mixture. Put into the seasoned flour mixture, making sure they are completely coated.
- Fry in hot oil, in batches, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on a plate lined with a paper bag. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.
DEEP-FRIED MACARONI AND CHEESE BITES RECIPE
Macaroni and cheese bites are a genius way to use leftover macaroni and cheese. Add jalapeño peppers or bacon to them for a burst of flavor.
Provided by Diana Rattray
Categories Appetizer
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Heat the oil in a deep, heavy saucepan to about 360 F, or until a cube of bread browns in about 30 seconds.
- Shape the cold macaroni and cheese into small balls.
- In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs lightly with 2 tablespoons of milk.
- Dip the mac and cheese balls in breadcrumbs, then into the beaten eggs, and then in crumbs again.
- Drop carefully into hot fat and cook, turning, until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm while making subsequent batches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 381 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 32 g, ServingSize 1 to 2 dozen (6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
KIDS CAN MAKE: MAC 'N' CHEESE BITES
We miniaturized our kids' favorite meal into party-sized poppers. For big and little kids: Let them help measure the ingredients, stir them together and fill the muffin liners. You can make the snacks a day in advance, and warm them up at 350 degrees F for about 5 minutes.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield 36 bites
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Position oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven, and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line 2 or 3 mini-muffin pans with liners, and coat the liners generously with cooking spray.
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain the macaroni and rinse under cold water until cool. Drain again and shake off any excess water.
- Put the heavy cream, cream cheese, eggs, mustard, paprika and garlic in a large bowl. Beat on low speed with an electric mixer until combined (the mixture may have small lumps). Add the macaroni, Cheddar and Monterey jack, and stir until combined.
- Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the mac 'n' cheese into the prepared muffin liners. Combine the breadcrumbs and butter with your fingers in a small bowl until the mixture is the texture of wet sand. Sprinkle the top of each mac 'n' cheese mound with the buttered breadcrumbs.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and the bites are golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving hot or at room temperature. Serve with hot sauce on the side, if desired.
BUFFALO MACARONI AND CHEESE BITES
In this vegetarian Buffalo-style appetizer, macaroni and cheese get heated up with Louisiana-style hot sauce, then breaded and baked. These tasty nibbles are served with blue cheese dressing. -Ann Donnay, Milton, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set the cheese packet from dinner mix aside. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add macaroni; cook until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain. Stir in the contents of the cheese packet, milk, cheese sauce and butter., Press 2 tablespoonfuls into greased miniature muffin cups. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight., Place the hot sauce, flour, egg and onions in separate shallow bowls. Remove macaroni bites from cups. Dip in the hot sauce and flour, then coat with egg and onions. Place 2 in. apart on a lightly greased baking sheet., Bake at 400° until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Serve with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
MAC 'N CHEESE BITES
Pretzel Crisps®, sausage, and mac 'n cheese! A great after-school treat!
Provided by duboo
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Cracker Recipes
Time 19m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add macaroni and American cheese; stir until cheese is mostly melted, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low; mix in milk.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven on the low broil setting. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread pretzels crackers on the prepared baking sheet; top each with a slice of sausage. Spoon 1 tablespoon macaroni and cheese mixture over sausage. Sprinkle black pepper on top.
- Bake under the preheated broiler until American cheese and pretzels start to brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 9.7 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 923.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
MAC 'N' CHEESE BITES
Catering for guests with different diets or tastes? These mac 'n' cheese bites are ideal party food. From mushrooms to olives, top with whatever you like
Provided by Anna Glover
Categories Canapes
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To make the toppings, heat half the oil in a frying pan over a high heat, and cook the mushrooms for 10 mins until golden. Stir in half the garlic and the parsley, and fry for 1 min more. Season and scrape into a bowl. Heat the rest of the oil in the pan and fry the remaining garlic and the breadcrumbs for 3-5 mins, stirring until crisp. Scrape into a second bowl.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat, then stir in the flour to make a thick paste. Gradually add the milk, a splash at a time, whisking until it's all incorporated. Cook for 2-3 mins more until thickened. Meanwhile, cook the macaroni in a pan of boiling salted water for 5-6 mins. Stir the cheddar into the white sauce until all the cheese has melted, then fold in the macaroni.
- Butter a 12-hole muffin tin and divide the mac 'n' cheese between the holes, packing it in with the back of a spoon. Top with the mushroom mixture, olives or sundried tomato slices, then scatter over the grated cheese and garlic breadcrumbs. Will keep, covered in the fridge, for up to 24 hrs.
- Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Bake for 15 mins until golden and piping hot. Leave to cool for 10-15 mins in the tin, then loosen by running a spoon around the edges. Transfer to a plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
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