Macaroni & Cheese Bites
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
- 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® ChefStyle Shredded Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 3 (1.9 oz.) pkg. frozen fillo cups
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper or snipped basil leaves
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.
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
