Stuffed Mac and Cheese Bites

Name: Stuffed Mac and Cheese Bites
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 1 Half Stick (1/4 cup) Land O Lakes® Butter softened, divided; 6 ounces (about 1 1/2 cups) uncooked dried elbow macaroni; 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs, divided; 1 (8-ounce) bag Land O Lakes® Sharp Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese Cubes divided; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 cup whole milk; 2 large Land O Lakes® Eggs room temperature, slightly beaten; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Easy to make, great for snacking and perfect for entertaining, these fun cheesy bites are easy to love.

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Ingredients

1 Half Stick (1/4 cup) Land O Lakes® Butter, softened, divided

6 ounces (about 1 ¹/₂ cups) uncooked dried elbow macaroni

²/₃ cup panko bread crumbs, divided

1 (8-ounce) bag Land O Lakes® Sharp Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese Cubes, divided

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 ¹/₂ teaspoons kosher salt

¹/₂ teaspoon garlic powder

¹/₂ teaspoon onion powder

¹/₄ teaspoon ground mustard

¹/₄ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1 cup whole milk

2 large Land O Lakes® Eggs, room temperature, slightly beaten

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

How to make

STEP 1

Heat oven to 425°F. Grease 24 mini-muffin cups using 1 tablespoon butter. Set aside.
STEP 2

Cook macaroni according to package directions until just al dente; drain.
STEP 3

Meanwhile, sprinkle 3 tablespoons panko evenly into prepared muffin cups. Set remaining panko aside. Remove 24 cheese cubes from bag to set aside. Reserve remaining cheese cubes for sauce.
STEP 4

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in pasta pot over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard and hot sauce; mix until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in milk, a little at a time to prevent lumps. Stir constantly 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; add reserved cheese cubes. Stir until melted. Remove from heat; add eggs, 1/3 cup panko and drained macaroni. Stir to combine.
STEP 5

Divide mixture evenly among prepared muffin cups (about 2 1/2 tablespoons each). Cups will be full. Place 1 cheese cube in center of each, pressing to cover.
STEP 6

Meanwhile, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in microwave-safe bowl. Add remaining panko (about 3 tablespoons) and chives. Stir to combine. Sprinkle each muffin evenly with seasoned bread crumbs.
STEP 7

Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan 5 minutes before serving warm.