So easy.Ĭram big moundfuls of the macaroni into the cups of a mini muffin pan (affiliate) and get ready to send them into the oven:īake them until they’re bubbly and gooey, and top them with some snipped chives or chopped scallion greens: That’s it, six ingredients! Pasta, butter, cheese, milk, flour, and paprika. I usually opt for a sharp cheddar, either white or yellow, depending on my mood.Īfter you’ve grated your cheddar, melt a few tablespoons of butter with some paprika in a big pot:Īdd flour to make a roux, then whisk in some milk, al dente macaroni, and your cheese. They are great to serve on a buffet with some Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Coleslaw, and Homemade Cornbread.Īs with any dish with few ingredients, it’s important to use good quality components. We’re setting new standards today 😂Īnd since you all know I’m addicted to making recipes in my muffin tins (see Chicken Wonton Bites, Bacon Egg Cups, and Thanksgiving Stuffing Cups), it was time to take this American classic and present it in a fun, new way. That way they hold together, and you can hold your mac and cheese cup in one hand and your glass of wine in the other! The trick to pulling these off is to make them more cheesy than saucy. If you’ve seen recipes for baked pasta “pies” in the flavor of pasta carbonara, or classic red spaghetti, this is sort of like a mini version of that, with all the flavor of macaroni and cheese.

There’s something so fun about finger food appetizers like Coconut Shrimp and Bacon Wrapped Dates, and mac and cheese is no different. People always rave about these little bites. Seriously though, as a dish that you normally have to eat with a bowl and spoon, there is something really enjoyable about setting out a platter of these at a get together.

This is mac and cheese turned into fun finger food! These mini Mac and Cheese Cups are a fun hors d’ouerve for parties, and they’re easy to make using a mini muffin pan.

Mini mac amp cheese bites recipe