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Slider-sized burgers made of ground beef or turkey, mini lobster rolls, shots of gazpacho or clam chowder, and bite-sized chicken tacos. The culinary world is in love with 'The Mini.' As I was planning for a client's birthday barbecue bash, I suggested Mac and Cheese Bites - a macaroni and double cheese one-bite appetizer or side dish. I have served these cheesy nibbles with barbecued baby back ribs, grilled lemon chicken, and pulled pork sandwiches. The Mac and Cheese Bites can be made ahead of dinner or party time and reheated just before serving. Add this recipe to your file and enjoy mac and cheese a little more often. Mac and Cheese Bites adapted from a recipe in magazine November, 2007 makes about 36 bites 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 3/4 cup milk 1 1/2 cups, packed, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for sprinkling on top 3 large egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated 1/2 pound elbow macaroni, cooked and drained Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Spray a 24-count, nonstick mini muffin pan with cooking spray. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil. Cook, whisking occasionally, for about 2 -3 minutes until thickened. Add cheddar and Parmesan cheeses and stir to melt.
Remove from heat and stir in egg yolks, salt and nutmeg. Stir in macaroni. Spoon slightly rounded tablespoons of macaroni and cheese into the prepared mini muffin pan. Each cup should be filled to the top. Pack each one down gently. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Bake for about 10 minutes, until golden and sizzling. Let cool for 10 - 15 minutes.
Using a teaspoon, carefully loosen the mac and cheese bites and transfer to a platter to serve. To make ahead, bake and cool mac and cheese bites. Sprinkle with a little more Parmesan cheese. Package and refrigerate. Place bites on a baking sheet and bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 5 minutes.
I made these to go with some ribs last night, they were neat! The allspice freaked my guests out a little, I heard one reference it as 'christmas macaroni and cheese,' lol.
The kids gave them a mixed review half gobbled them up and half wouldn't touch them (too homemadey I'm sure). I thought they were good but my cheddar was super oily so I baked them a little extra to get them nice and crunchy. My favorite part of a baked macaroni and cheese is the crunchy top, this was like all the best crunchy parts! Hydroponics on flowvelland.