Mac & Cheese Bites

Prep time: 20

Cook time: 10

Serve count: 4

2 cups Best Choice Elbow Macaroni

1 cup Best Choice Italian Bread Crumbs, divided

2 tbsp Best Choice Unsalted Butter

2 tbsp Best Choice All-Purpose Flour

1/2 tsp Best Choice Onion Powder

1/2 tsp Best Choice Garlic Powder

1/2 tsp Best Choice Seasoned Salt

1-3/4 cups Best Choice Whole Milk

2 cups Best Choice Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided

1 cup Best Choice Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese

3/4 cup Best Choice All-Purpose Baking Mix

2 Best Choice Large Eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain.

Meanwhile, grease a mini-muffin pan and sprinkle 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs into each cup.

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Stir in the flour and seasonings until the mixture is smooth.

Then gradually whisk in the milk.

Bring the milk mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened, 1-2 minutes.

Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese and the pepper jack cheese until the cheese has melted.

Remove the pan from the from heat and stir in the biscuit mix, eggs, and 1/2 cup the bread crumbs.

Add the cooked macaroni and toss to coat.

Spoon about 2 tbsp of the macaroni mixture into each prepared mini-muffin cups.

Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and seasoned bread crumbs on top of each macaroni mixture cup.

Bake the macaroni bites until they are golden brown on top, 8-10 minutes.

Allow the macaroni bites to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before serving.