Mini Mac and Cheese Pretzel Bites
Mini Mac and Cheese Pretzel Bites layer creamy, buttery macaroni and melty American cheese on crisp pretzel crackers, then finish with a slice of smoky sausage. Each bite balances crunch, gooey richness, and a hint of peppery warmth, perfect for game-day spreads or casual parties. Serve them hot for an irresistible, poppable snack that disappears fast.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook4 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add macaroni and American cheese; stir until the cheese is mostly melted, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low; stir in milk.
- 2
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven to the low broil setting. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3
Arrange pretzels crackers on the prepared baking sheet; place a slice of sausage on each. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the macaroni and cheese mixture over the sausage. Sprinkle black pepper on top.
- 4
Broil under the preheated broiler until the American cheese and pretzels begin to brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Calories 71.94 kcal Low Source
- Protein 2.69 g Low Source
- Carbs 8.4 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.15 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 1.37 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 7.81 mg Low Source
- Sodium 99.66 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.53 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.29 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 41.07 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.4 mg Low Source
- Potassium 24.42 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.24 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.02 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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