How to Make Mac 'n Cheese Bites - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mac 'n Cheese Bites are a delicious and fun twist on the classic comfort food. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, game day snacks, or just a fun dinner option for the kids. They're easy to make and even easier to eat, making them a crowd-pleasing favorite for any occasion.

Mac 'n Cheese Bites start with a creamy and cheesy macaroni and cheese base, which is then molded into bite-sized portions and coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust. The result is a perfect combination o...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 cup cooked macaroni
  • 2 slices American cheese, diced
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 16 thin pretzel crackers (such as Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps®)
  • 1 (4 ounce) precooked smoked sausage, cut into sixteen 1/4-inch slices
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 mins
  • Total Time: 19 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 bites

  • 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

    190 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 924mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 68mg