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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
Mini Mac and Cheese Pretzel Bites
  1. 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. 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. 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. 4

    Broil under the preheated broiler until the American cheese and pretzels begin to brown, 1 to 2 minutes.