Garlic Parm Mac N' Cheese Bites

Cook time: 25 minutes

Prep time: 20 minutes

Servings: 24 “bites”

Garlic Parm Mac n' Cheese Bites are the perfect bite size way to enjoy your favorite comfort food. Made with creamy, cheesy goodness, these bites are crispy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside. Bella Rosa Grated Parmesan provides that irresistible flavor you crave. Using a muffin tin makes these quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients:

1 lb bag of macaroni shells

6 tbsp butter

1 tbsp minced garlic

1/4 tbsp flour

1 tbsp cornstarch

3 1/2 cups whole milk

2 tsp chicken bouillon powder

1 cup mozzarella

1 cup cheddar cheese

1 cup grated Bella Rosa cheese plus ½ cup for topping

8 oz Italian bread crumbs

2 eggs

Directions:

  1. Spray a 12 hole muffin pan with non-stick spray (a silicone muffin pan works best!) set aside and preheat your oven to 350°

  2. Cook the pasta in salted water as directed on the package, drain and set aside

  3. While pasta is boiling, melt 4 tbsp of butter in a large saucepan and add your breadcrumbs. Mix and transfer to a bowl and set aside

  4. Then in the same pan, melt the other 4 tbsp of butter over low-medium heat, once melted, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute

  5. Then add flour and whisk, the mixture should begin to clump

  6. Slowly add 3 cups milk to the mixture, whisking as you add

  7. Take the other 1/2 cup of milk and cornstarch and mix in a cup until the cornstarch is dissolved, then pour into the pan and whisk together and add your salt, pepper and bouillon to the milk

  8. Heat thru and whisk for about 3 minutes to allow the mixture to thicken

  9. Once the mixture has a thicker texture, turn off the heat and add your cheeses to the mixture

  10. Remove from the heat and fold your pasta into the mixture until it is covered with the cheese sauce

  11. Add the bread crumbs and egg to the noodles

  12. Fill each muffin hole about 3/4 full with the macaroni mixture and top with parmesan cheese

  13. Bake for 25 minutes