Oven-Baked Macaroni and Cheese Bites

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

3. 3

   Coat 2 mini muffin pans with cooking spray.

4. 4

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

5. 5

   Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 8 minutes; drain.

6. 6

   Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat.

7. 7

   Whisk in flour until smooth.

8. 8

   Add milk and bring it to a simmer.

9. 9

   Add 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, salt, and pepper.

10. 10

    Stir until smooth.

11. 11

    Turn the heat off.

12. 12

    Add the drained pasta and beaten egg to the cheese sauce and stir until evenly combined.

13. 13

    Using a small spoon, portion the mixture into the mini muffin tins.

14. 14

    Sprinkle each mac and cheese bite with the remaining Cheddar cheese.

15. 15

    Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 16 minutes.

16. 16

    Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

• Calories 139.96 kcal Moderate
• Protein 5.77 g Moderate
• Carbs 13.21 g Moderate
• Total Fat 7.19 g Moderate
• Saturated Fat 4.43 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 30.8 mg Moderate
• Sodium 106.57 mg Low Source
• Fiber 0.57 g Low Source
• Sugar 1.42 g Low Source
• Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
• Calcium 101.27 mg Low Source
• Iron 0.56 mg Low Source
• Potassium 54.82 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 39.19 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.42 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

• Eggs 🥚
• Milk 🥛
• Wheat 🌾
• Gluten