Mini Mac & Cheese Bites by Taste of Home

By srumbel

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
from tasteofhome.com

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, 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, lightly beaten

Preparation

Step 1

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. Yield: 3 dozen.