Cottie’s mac and cheese bites

Mac and cheese bites are a popular finger food often served at parties and gatherings. They are a fun and delicious twist on traditional macaroni and cheese.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Cottie’s mac and cheese bites

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Parmesan cheese
• ¹⁄₄ cup Milk
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₂ cup Breadcrumbs
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin with olive oil.
4. Spoon the macaroni mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup to the top. Press down gently.
5. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top of each mac and cheese bite.
6. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
8. Carefully remove the mac and cheese bites from the muffin tin and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 2g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.