Cheesy Mac & Cheese Bites – Kids Love It!

Ingredients

• • 1 ⅞ cup elbow macaroni
• • 1 ⅞ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• • ⅞ cup milk
• • ⅞ cup butter, melted
• • ⅞ cup all-purpose flour
• • 1 ⅞ cup breadcrumbs
• • ⅞ teaspoon salt
• • ⅞ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until tender. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a roux. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Mix cooked pasta with cheese sauce until fully coated. Let cool slightly, then roll into 1-inch balls.

4. 4

   Roll each ball in breadcrumbs. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-18 minutes, until golden.