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Macaroni & Cheese Bites

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (7 oz.) pkg. (2 cups) elbow macaroni
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups whole milk
 

DIRECTIONS

  • 1

    Cook macaroni according to package directions.

  • 2

    Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and cayenne pepper; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually add milk; cook, stirring frequently, until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Stir in drained macaroni. Let stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes to cool and thicken.

  • 3

    Spoon heaping 1 tablespoon macaroni and cheese into each frozen fillo cup; place on a foil-lined 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan. Bake in preheated 350° oven 10 to 12 minutes or until heated through. Top with red pepper or basil; serve warm.

Macaroni & Cheese Bites

SUMMARY

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: Serves: 45 bits

HELPFUL HINTS

  • Use any favorite mac 'n' cheese recipe; allow to cool and spoon into fillo cups. Continue as directed.
 

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See Nutrition Facts

Serves: 45 bits

Amount Per Serving

Calories 59

Total Fat 3.2g

Saturated Fat 1.7g

Trans Fat 0.8g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g

Cholesterol 8g

Sodium 77g

Carbohydrates 5g

Protein 2g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Vitamin A 18g

Vitamin C 1g

Calcium 49g

Iron 0g